 | Joseph Benson - 1817 - 630 pàgines
...viii. 17. J 2 Tim. ii. 11, 12. to testify the gospel of the grace of God." Nay, they " took pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for. Christ's sake." Hear how St. Paul speaks on this subject,* " Are they ministers of Christ? (alluding to those whom,... | |
 | 1817 - 486 pàgines
...rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest on me : Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake ; for when I am weak, then am 1 strong ?" 2 Cor. xii. 9, 10. Happy man ! God was pleased to commune... | |
 | 1839 - 788 pàgines
...infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." Nay more, he adds, " therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake." Observe he says, not merely I submit to these evil things when called upon to bear them, but " take... | |
 | 1819 - 488 pàgines
...is shed abroad in our hearts, by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us ". Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake ; for when I am weak, then am I strong b. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ ? Shall tribulation... | |
 | Alexander Shanks - 1820 - 442 pàgines
...the cross of Christ appeared to him a mark of honour and a subject of pleasure. " I take "pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in "persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake; for when I "am weak, then am I strong. Thrice was I beaten with "rods, once was I stoned, thrice I... | |
 | Willis Harris - 1821 - 344 pàgines
...will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore, I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then am I strong." My brethren, to those whose probation and pilgrimage lead them... | |
 | William Romaine - 1821 - 282 pàgines
...of Christ's power working mightily in me. Since the Lord is thus become my strength, I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake, in whatever I suffer for him and his cause : for when I am weak then am I strong — weak in myself,... | |
 | John Brown - 1823 - 366 pàgines
...rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest on me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake ; for when I am weak, then am I strong." Afflicted Christian, go thou and do likewise II. Having thus... | |
 | John Locke - 1823 - 462 pàgines
...this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 10 Therefore, I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake : for when I am weak, then am I strong. 9 And he said unto me, " My grace is sufficient for thee: for... | |
 | John Locke - 1823 - 474 pàgines
...rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore, I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake : for when I am weak, then am I strong. Ill am become a fool in glorying ; ye have compelled me : for... | |
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Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then... 
