Verse 4
4. For Reason for adducing this example.
Written for our learning The psalm is written for the very purpose of placing the highest example of self-sacrifice before our eyes.
Patience and comfort Rather, patience and consolation. The graces needed by those who may endure the infirmities of others.
Of the Scriptures Of these two graces the Scriptures are a fountain head, full of impressive examples and persuasive precepts and lessons.
Might have hope Though these examples and lessons exact our sacrifice of self, it is not in a tone of severity and condemnation, but with a touching accent of consolation and the cheering inspiration of hope. Our endurance shall not be in vain; for the lesson of our great Exemplar, who pleased not himself, bids us to cherish a cheerful eye to the blessed recompense of reward.
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