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4:15 [Have ye] not many fathers. They might have many tutors, who sought to train them as children, but Paul was their father who had
begotten [them] through the gospel; that is, converted them.
4:15 I have begotten you - This excludes not only Apollos, his successor, but also Silas and Timothy, his companions; and the relation between a spiritual father and his children brings with it an inexpressible nearness and affection.
4:14-21 In reproving for sin, we should distinguish between sinners and their sins. Reproofs that kindly and affectionately warn, are likely to reform. Though the apostle spoke with authority as a parent, he would rather beseech them in love. And as ministers are to set an example, others must follow them, as far as they follow Christ in faith and practice. Christians may mistake and differ in their views, but Christ and Christian truth are the same yesterday, to-day, and for ever. Whenever the gospel is effectual, it comes not in word only, but also in power, by the Holy Spirit, quickening dead sinners, delivering persons from the slavery of sin and Satan, renewing them both inwardly and outwardly, and comforting, strengthening, and establishing the saints, which cannot be done by the persuasive language of men, but by the power of God. And it is a happy temper, to have the spirit of love and meekness bear the rule, yet to maintain just authority.
Begat Beget Begotten Birth Christ Countless Fathers Glad Good Gospel Guardians Guides Instructors Jesus Myriad News Several Spiritual Teachers Ten Thousand Tidings Tutors
Begat Beget Begotten Birth Christ Countless Fathers Glad Good Gospel Guardians Guides Instructors Jesus Myriad News Several Spiritual Teachers Ten Thousand Tidings Tutors
