who gave himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from the present evil world, according to the will of our God and Father:

But it is good to be zealously affected always in that which is good, and not only when I am present with you.

till Christ be formed in you, I should be glad to be present with you even now, and to change my voice; for I am in doubt about you.

a rock, is expressive of mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to the present Jerusalem, which is in bondage with her children.