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We should not be judged (ov« dy éxpwopueda). By God. Here judged is correct. A proper self-examination would save us from the divine judgment.
32. When we are judged (xpsvduevor). Correct. The same word as the last. With this construe by the Lord ; not with chastened. The antithesis to judging ourselves is thus pre- served. So Rev., in margin.
Condemned (xaraxpiwapev). Signifying the final condem- natory judgment; but in ver. 29 the simple xpiwa temporary judgment, is made equivalent to this. See note.
33. Tarry (éxdéyver9e). In the usual New-Testament sense, as John v. 3; Acts xvii. 16; though in some cases the idea of expectancy is emphasized, as Heb. x. 18; xi. 10; Jas. v. 7. Some render recewe ye one another, in contrast with despising the poorer guests; but this is not according to New-Testament usage.
34, Will | set in order (Svatd£owar). Referring to outward, practical arrangements. See on Matt. xi. 1, and compare ch. ix. 14° xvi, 13 Gals ni. 19:
1. Spiritual gifts. The charismata, or special endowments of supernatural energy, such as prophecy and speaking with tongues. “ Before this consciousness of a higher power than their own, the ordinary and natural faculties of the human mind seemed to retire, to make way for loftier aspirations, more immediate intimations of the divine will, more visible manifestations of the divine power. . . . It resembled in some degree the inspiration of the Jewish judges, psalmists, and prophets; it may be illustrated by the ecstasies and visions of prophets in all religions; but in its energy and universality it was peculiar to the christian society of the apostolic age” (Stanley).
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2. Ye were carried away (a7rayoyuevor). Blindly hurried. Rev., led.
Dumb idols. Compare Ps. exv. 5,7. And Milton:
‘< The oracles are dumb, No voice or hideous hum Runs through the arched roof in words deceiving.” “Hymn on the Nativity.”
The contrast is implied with the living vocal spirit, which dwells and works in Christ’s people, and responds to their prayers.
Even as ye were led (as av iyeode). Rev., howsoever ye might be led. Better, Ellicott: ‘As from time to time ye might beled. The imperfect tense with the indefinite particle signifies habitually, whenever the occasion might arise. Compare Greek of Mark vi. 56. “ Now the fatal storm carried the blinded gentile, with a whole procession, to the temple of Jupiter; again it was to the altars of Mars or Venus, always to give them over to one or other of their deified passions ” (Godet).
3. Calleth Jesus accursed (Aéyes "Avadeua "Inoods). Lit., saith Anathema Jesus. Rev., preserving the formula, sacth Jesus is Anathema. Compare Acts xviii. 6, and see on offerings, Luke xxi. 5. Paul uses only the form avdJeya, and always in the sense of accursed.
4. Diversities (Svatpéceis). Only here in the New Testa- ment. It may also be rendered distributions. There is no objection to combining both meanings, a distribution of gifts implying a diversity. Ver. 11, however, seems to favor des- tributions.
Gifts (yapscpatwv). See on Rom. i. 11.
Administrations (Ssaxoviav). Rev., better, ministrations. Compare Eph. iv. 12. In the New Testament commonly of spiritual service of an official character. See Acts i. 25; vi. 4; xx. 24; Rom. xi. 18; 1 Tim. i. 12; and on minister, Matt. xx. 26.
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6. Operations (évepyjwara). Rev., workings. Outward manifestations and results of spiritual gifts. The kindred word évépyera energy is used only by Paul, and only of superhuman good or evil. Compare Eph. i. 19; iii. 7; Col. ii. 12. See on Mark vi. 14.
Worketh (évepyav). Etymologically akin to operations. See on Mark vi. 14; Jas. v. 16. |
All (ra wdvta). Or them all. The article shows that they are regarded collectively.
9. Faith. Not saving faith in general, which is the common endowment of all Christians, but wonder-working faith.