Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 4:16
Because of this double advantage which accrueth from our sufferings, viz. the furthering of the good of your souls, and the promoting the glory of God from the thanksgivings of many, though we suffer many harsh and bitter things, yet we do not faint nor sink under the burden of our trials; but though, as to our outward, nan, we are every day dying persons, daily decaying as to the strength, and vigour, and prosperity of our outward man, yet the strength and comfort of our souls and spirits... read more
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 4:15
All things that Christ hath done and suffered, his death, and his resurrection from the dead, and all things that I have done or suffered, all are for your sakes; that the greater benefit it be which you receive from God, the greater praise, honour, and glory might redound to him by the thanksgiving of many; for God can be no otherwise glorified by us, than by the predicating of his mercy and goodness, and the praising of hint for the mercies which we receive from him. The more God doth good... read more