Solemn Issues!It is generally understood that Paul here borrows a figure from the victory parade of a military leader just returned from a foreign conquest. The general is at the head of the parade, savoring the sweet satisfaction of victory.
Be of good cheer!How happy it is to hear from the lips of our blessed Lord Jesus the heartening words:
“BE OF GOOD CHEER!” ...
Göttliche EnergieChristus in der Herrlichkeit wird uns als derjenige vorgestellt, der uns in Tatkraft weiterführt, indem Er uns dem gleich gestaltet, was Er in Herrlichkeit ist ..
The blessedness of pleasing HimWhen we consult Christ’s tastes, instead of our own, we are not less ready to spend and be spent for Him, but we serve in another way...