sages where it occurs to be justified, in order to get rid of it.
In the Old Testament the phrases, the Lord said, the Lord did, our Lord, and the like, are of constant occurrence ; and are used only, in this general way, of the Supreme God. We never hear of the Lord, nor our Lord, when reference is had to Moses or any other of the prophets. In the New Testament, however, what is so common in the Old Testament in reference to God, is no less common in reference to Christ. He is the Lord; the Lord Jesus; our Lord, &c. &e. It is this constant mode of speaking, together with the exhi- bition of his divine excellence, and holding him up as the object of faith and love, even more than any partic- ular declaration, which conveys to the Christian reader the conviction of his true divinity. His being the ob- ject of faith and the ground of trust to immortal beings, is irreconcilable with any other assumption than that he is the true God and eternal hfe.
And love towards all the saints, i. 6. towards those who are saints; those who have been cleansed, separa- ted from the world, and consecrated to God. This love is founded upon the character and relations of its ob- jects as the people of God, and therefore it embraces al the saints.
V.16. I cease not giving thanks for you, making mention of you, ὅσο. This does not mean, ‘ praying I give thanks ;’ but two things are mentioned—constant thanksgiving on their account, and intercession.
V.17. The burden of his prayer is contained in this