Notes, Critical and Explanatory, on the Holy Scriptures

He gave them instructions accommodated to their weakness. He did not unfold to them the sublimer doctrines.

G. P. " but ministers by whom ye believed." The first particle is cancelled by Griesbach, on the authority of seven manuscripts, and the Memphitic, Ethi- opic, and Armenian versions. The term deacons is here applied to both Paul and Apollo, "because they did not merely preach, but ministered; for the former term denotes speech, the latter implies action." St. Chrysostom.

Followed up the labours of Paul, by training the faithful to the practices of religion: "lest the seed should die away in temptation, Apollo added his own efforts." St. Chrysostom.

One thing; labouring for one object. " He styles them one, because they can do nothing without God, who gives the increase." St. Chrysostom.

The apostle does not say this in self-commendation ; but to insinuate the solidity of the foundation which he had laid. " He here styled himself wise, not with a view of extolling himself, but to present an example to them, and to show that a wise man must lay one foundation. For observe his moderation : accord- ing to the grace of God which is given me." St. Chrysostom.

These, according to St. Chrysostom, are symbols of works. Perfect works may be represented by gold, silver, and precious stones ; good works done in an imperfect manner, may be likened to wood, hay, and stubble.

G. P. omit, "of the Lord." The day of judgment.

All the vicissitudes and events of life are designed to advance your spiritual welfare.