"And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ."
Commentary
Matthew Henry Concise
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Summary
The most simple truths of the gospel, as to man's sinfulness and God's mercy, repentance towards God, and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, stated in the plainest language, suit
the people better than deeper mysteries. Men may have much doctrinal knowledge, yet be mere beginners in the life of faith and experience.
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Reflection
They work together with God, in promoting the purposes of his glory, and the salvation of precious souls; and He who knows their work, will take care they do not
labour in vain. They are employed in his husbandry and building; and He will carefully look over them.
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The most simple truths of the gospel, as to man's sinfulness and God's mercy, repentance towards God, and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, stated in the plainest language, suit the people better than deeper mysteries. Men may have much doctrinal knowledge, yet be mere beginners in the life of faith and
experience. Contentions and quarrels about religion are sad evidences of carnality. True religion makes men peaceable, not contentious. But it is to be lamented, that many who should walk as Christians, live and act too much like other men. Many professors, and preachers also, show themselves to be yet carnal, by vain- glorious strife, eagerness for dispute, and readiness to despise and speak evil of others. WHBC 1066.2 7 Corinthians 3:5-9 The ministers about whom the Corinthians contended, were only instruments used by God. We should not put ministers into the place of God. He that planteth and he that watereth are one, employed by one Master, trusted with the same revelation, busied in one work, and engaged in one design. They have their different gifts from one and the same Spirit, for the very same purposes; and should carry on the same design heartily. Those who work hardest shall fare best. Those who are most faithful shall have the greatest reward. They work together with God, in promoting the purposes of his glory, and the salvation of precious souls; and He who knows their work, will take care they do not labour in vain. They are employed in his husbandry and building; and He will carefully look over them.
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Commentary
Matthew Henry Concise
Summary
The most simple truths of the gospel, as to man's sinfulness and God's mercy, repentance towards God, and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, stated in the plainest language, suit
the people better than deeper mysteries. Men may have much doctrinal knowledge, yet be mere beginners in the life of faith and experience.
Reflection
They work together with God, in promoting the purposes of his glory, and the salvation of precious souls; and He who knows their work, will take care they do not
labour in vain. They are employed in his husbandry and building; and He will carefully look over them.
📚Read Complete Commentary▼
The most simple truths of the gospel, as to man's sinfulness and God's mercy, repentance towards God, and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, stated in the plainest language, suit the people better than deeper mysteries. Men may have much doctrinal knowledge, yet be mere beginners in the life of faith and
experience. Contentions and quarrels about religion are sad evidences of carnality. True religion makes men peaceable, not contentious. But it is to be lamented, that many who should walk as Christians, live and act too much like other men. Many professors, and preachers also, show themselves to be yet carnal, by vain- glorious strife, eagerness for dispute, and readiness to despise and speak evil of others. WHBC 1066.2 7 Corinthians 3:5-9 The ministers about whom the Corinthians contended, were only instruments used by God. We should not put ministers into the place of God. He that planteth and he that watereth are one, employed by one Master, trusted with the same revelation, busied in one work, and engaged in one design. They have their different gifts from one and the same Spirit, for the very same purposes; and should carry on the same design heartily. Those who work hardest shall fare best. Those who are most faithful shall have the greatest reward. They work together with God, in promoting the purposes of his glory, and the salvation of precious souls; and He who knows their work, will take care they do not labour in vain. They are employed in his husbandry and building; and He will carefully look over them.