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I. THE PRINCIPLES BY WHICH THEY WERE ACTUATED.

1. The highest admiration for their Lord and Master.

2. An entire consecration to His service. We must honour Christ —

(1)  From gratitude.

(2)  From duty.

II. THE WORK THEY UNDERTOOK. "To proclaim the name," etc. This was —

1. An arduous duty.

2. A disagreeable toil.

3. A continuous self-sacrifice.

III. THE REWARD THEY ATTAINED.

1. A reward of their magnanimity.

2. The approbation of God.

3. An immortal crown.

IV. THE INSTRUCTION THEY IMPART.

1. That there is something more precious than life or pleasure — Christ.

2. That however humble our sphere we may hope to accomplish something for our Lord and Master.

3. That whatever efforts we may make for our Master's glory shall be acknowledged and rewarded by God.

(Preacher's Analyst.)

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KJV: And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:

WEB: They wrote these things by their hand: "The apostles, the elders, and the brothers, to the brothers who are of the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: greetings.