plain more generally, of the bowing down of the Church’s ene- mies at her feet. ‘Trench refers to a passage in the Epistle of Ignatius to this Philadelphian church, implying the actual
presence in the midst of it of converts from Judaism, who preached the faith which they once persecuted.
Of Satan. See on ch. ii. 9.
I will make them to come (soujow avrods Wa Heéwow), Lit., J will make them that they shall come.
Worship before thy feet. Compare Isa. Ix. 14; xlix. 23.
10. The word of my patience (roy Nyov Tis bropovijs pov). Not the words which Christ has spoken concerning patience, but the word of Christ which requires patience to keep it; the gospel which teaches the need of a patient waiting for Christ. On patience, see on 2 Pet. i. 6; Jas. v. G
From the hour (éx). The preposition implies, not a keeping from temptation, but a keeping 7m temptation, as the result of which they shall be delivered out of its power. Compare John xvii. 15.
Of temptation (rod metpacpod). Lit., “ of the trial.” See on Matt. vi. 13; 1 Pet.i. 7. Rev., érzal.
World (oixovyévys). See on Luke ii. 1. 11. Behold. Omit.
That no one take thy crown (iva pndels AdBy Tov oTepavov gov). Take it away. The idea is not that of one believer stepping into the place which was designed for another, but of an enemy taking away from another the reward which he him- self has forfeited. The expression is explained by Col. ii. 18. It is related by Mahomet that, after having attempted, in vain, to convert one Abdallah to the faith, and having been told by him to go about his business and to preach only to those who should come to him—he went, downcast, to a friend’s house.