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I. SPLENDID ACHIEVEMENTS IN REGARD TO THE DUTIES OF LIFE.

1. Victorious soldiership.

(1)  His behaviour was good.

(2)  His cause was good.

(3)  His Leader was good.

(4)  His armour was good.

(5)  His victory was good.

2. The successful athlete.

(1)  Ambition.

(2)  Self-denial.

(3)  Concentration.

(4)  Perseverance.

3. The faithful steward, lie had —

(1)  embraced,

(2)  lived,

(3)  spread,

(4)  defended the truth.

II. GREAT TRANQUILLITY IN REGARD TO THE TRIALS OF LIFE.

1. His knowledge of them.

(1)  Of their honours — "To be offered." Martyrdom.

(2)  Of their nearness — "Is at hand."

2. His preparedness for them — "Ready."

3. His benefit by them — "Departure."

III. GLORIOUS EXPECTATION IN REGARD TO THE REWARD OF LIFE.

1. In value it will be the highest possible. "Crowns."

2. In principle it will be the most indisputable. "Crown of righteousness."

3. In bestowal it will be the most honourable.

(1)  Given by the Highest Being.

(2)  On the most august occasion.

(3)  In association with the most distinguished company.

(B. D. Johns.)

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KJV: For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.

WEB: For I am already being offered, and the time of my departure has come.