Galatians 2:10 Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do. I. PAUL, WHO HAD BEGGARED THE CHURCH, IS NOW READY TO BEG FOR IT. II. PAUL SETS US AS EXAMPLE OF CARE FOR THE POOR (Romans 15:25, 28). He gave more than good words and wishes. 1. The charge was very great to maintain the altar in the Old Testament. In the New Testament the poor come in place of the altar. 2. Mercy to the poor is a condition of Divine mercy. III. PAUL BEING WARNED WAS DILIGENT TO DO THAT OF WHICH HE WAS WARNED. It is a common fault to hear much and do little. (W. Perkins.) Parallel Verses KJV: Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.WEB: They only asked us to remember the poor—which very thing I was also zealous to do. |
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