13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. Ver. 13. If a man have a quarrel ] Occasions will be given, and offences will happen. Now it is the glory of a man to pass over a transgression,Proverbs 19:11; Proverbs 19:11 ; see1 Samuel 10:27; 1 Samuel 10:27 ; and to forgive where there is just cause of complaint. If no quarrel, no thank. read more
Forbearing: Romans 15:1, Romans 15:2, 2 Corinthians 6:6, Galatians 6:2, Ephesians 4:2, Ephesians 4:32 forgiving: Matthew 5:44, Matthew 6:12, Matthew 6:14, Matthew 6:15, Matthew 18:21-Habakkuk :, Mark 11:25, Luke 6:35-Haggai :, Luke 11:4, Luke 17:3, Luke 17:4, Luke 23:34, James 2:13 quarrel: or complaint, Matthew 18:15-Esther :, 1 Corinthians 6:7, 1 Corinthians 6:8 even: Luke 5:20-Jeremiah :, Luke 7:48-Philippians :, 2 Corinthians 2:10, Ephesians 4:32, Ephesians 5:2, 1 Peter 2:21 ... read more
Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.Forbearing one another — If anything is now wrong.And forgiving one another — What is past. read more
13. Forbearing As to present offences, thus emphasizing the last two virtues. Forgiving The past, freely, absolutely, lovingly. Quarrel Better, ground of complaint. Even as Christ Here is the model for our forgiving. For the maintenance of governmental authority he must require the offender to ask forgiveness. So may we when we are, like him, upholders of law. But the spirit which led him to the cross, that he might buy the chance to forgive, will, if it be in us, beget forgiveness of... read more
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The Biblical Illustrator - Colossians 3:13
Colossians 3:13Forbearing one smother, and forgiving one another.ForbearanceTo forbear is not only freely to forgive, but to meet half way, with extended hand (E. T. E. B.).During the celebrated John Henderson’s residence at Oxford, a student of a neighbouring college, proud of his logical achievements, was solicitous of a private disputation. Some mutual friends introduced him, and having chosen his subject, they conversed for some time with equal candour and moderation; but at length... read more