Notes, Critical and Explanatory, on the Holy Scriptures

G. P. "to perfection." "These are correct and sound doctrines: for we call him perfect who unites with faith a correct course of conduct." St. Chrysostom.

Virtually, by casting him away — by apostacy.

The Divine goodness bestows grace more abundantly, according as good works are performed under the influence of grace already received : and God has bound Himself by His gracious promises to give to those who humbly sue for aid. Although no work of man in itself merits any reward, or further aid of grace, yet it would be unjust to withhold what was once promised. " God would indeed be unjust," says St. Jerome, "if He merely punished sin, without rewarding good works." L. ii. contra Jovinian c. ii.

The final means resorted to, in order to terminate it. " What is doubtful in every controversy is cleared up in this way." St. Chrysostom.

As persons in distress at sea lay hold of a rope.