increase. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he tha't watereth, but God that giveth the increase, vs. 19, 20.
8. It is the duty of those who have the means to contribute to the ne- cessities of others, and especially to the wants of those from whom they themselves have received good, vs. 26, 27.
9. The fact that men are prejudiced against us is no reason why we should not do them good. The Jewish Christians were ready to de- nounce Paul, and to cast out his name as evil ; yet he collected contri- butions for them, and was very solicitous that they should accept of his services, v. 31.
10. Danger is neither to be courted nor fled from ; but encountered with humble trust in God, v. 31.
11. We should pray for others in such a way as really to enter into their trials and conflicts ; and believe that our prayers, when sincere, are a real and great assistance to them. It is a great blessing to have an interest in the prayers of the righteous.