well, be it so, for their incredulity they were broken off, and you by faith stand firm: be not then elated, but let this be your fear,

It was for this reason, lest I should be over-elated, that there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to buffet me, lest I should be over-elated.

nor must he be a new convert; for fear he should be elated with pride, and so involve himself in the same ruin as the devil.

Charge those that are rich in this world, not to be elated, not to depend upon their perishable wealth, but upon the God of life, who furnishes us with every thing in plenty for our enjoyment;