Jottings From Bible Margins

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Condition—little children.
Command—abide in Him.
Cause—when He shall appear.
Consequence—We may have confidence.
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Ten things made plain, or evidenced in the 1St Epistle of John.
Greek (ek touto) same in each case.
In this (2:3) we do know that we know Him.
In this (2:5) know we that we are in Him.
In this (3:16) perceive we the love.
In this (3:19) we know that we are of the truth.
In this (3:24) we know that He abideth in us.
In this (4:2) know ye the Spirit of God.
In this (4:9) was manifested the love of God.
In this (4:10) is love, not that we loved God.
In this (4:13) know we that we abide in Him and He in us.
In this (4:17) is love with us made perfect.
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1 Peter on “Well-doing.”
2:14. —The praise of them that do well.
2:15. —That with well-doing ye may put to silence, &e.
2:20. —If when ye do well and suffer for it, &c.
3:6. —As long as ye do well.
3:17. —Better that ye suffer for well-doing.
4:19. —The keeping of their souls in well-doing as unto a faithful Creator.
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Things that cause indignation or much displeasure. (same Greek word.)
1. To the disciples: —That the ointment is poured upon the Lord. (Matthew 26:88But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste? (Matthew 26:8); Mark 14:44And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made? (Mark 14:4).)
2. To the ruler of the synagogue: —That Jesus healed on the Sabbath. (Luke 13:1414And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day. (Luke 13:14).)
3. To the ten disciples: —That James and John should ask for the highest -the nearest-place in the glory. (Matthew 20:2424And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren. (Matthew 20:24); Mark 10:4141And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John. (Mark 10:41).)
4. To the chief priests and scribes: —That the children should shout the praises of the King. (Matthew 21:1515And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased, (Matthew 21:15).)
5. To Jesus: —That His disciples should rebuke those who brought the children to Him. (Mark 10:1414But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. (Mark 10:14).)
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