it is true, there are some who preach Christ out of a spirit of envy and contention; but others do it out of pure affection.

for I know that this shall turn to my deliverance, thro' your prayers, by the spirit, which Jesus Christ will supply me with,

without being under any the least apprehension from your adversaries: this will be to them a sign of their ruin, and to you of salvation, by the divine appointment.

If then there be any christian consolation, any charitable relief, any communion of the spirit, if any tenderness of compassion,

that at the name of Jesus both angels and men, the living and the dead, should pay their adorations,

for there is no one that is so dear to me as he, and no one will more sincerely interest himself in your concerns.

the most consult their private advantage, and neglect the dispensation of Jesus Christ.

for there are many that wander about, of whom I have frequently told you, and now repeat it with tears, that they are enemies to the cross of Christ:

who in the. end will be ruin'd, who place their religion in sensuality, their glory in that which is their shame, and fix their thoughts upon this earth.

Finally, my brethren, whatever has the character of truth, of dignity, of justice, of chastity, whatever can procure you esteem and reputation, in a word, if there be any thing virtuous or praise-worthy, let that be the object of your enquiry.

to these things I am equal, thro' Christ who strengthens me.