 | Seth Williston - 1812 - 236 σελίδες
...for they are " wise to do evil." It is to do good that they have no knowledge. " If there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not." This passage implies, that the willing mind is required, whether we possess it or not ; and that it... | |
 | Thomas Boston - 1812 - 478 σελίδες
...their sorrow for the want of will, for the will itself, 2 Cor. viii. 12. " For if there be a first willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not." Their groanings, when they cannot well word their desires, are heard in heaven ; the meaning of those... | |
 | Thomas Sherlock - 1812
...given him : it being true of every moral acftion, what St. Paul has affirmed of almfgiving, ItJhall be accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. Secondly, That immoral actions admit of no excufe, but will fubject every man to the judgment of God.... | |
 | John Wesley - 1812
...regard is had, to the circumstances of those who contribute any thing. And they are told over and oveiy if there be a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath. But where are all these families that have been brought to beggary ? How is it that none of them is... | |
 | Thomas Sherlock (bp. of London.) - 1812
...given him : it being true of every moral action, what St. Paul has affirmed of almfgiving, Itjhall be accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. Secondly, That immoral adtions admit of no excufe, but will fubjedl every man to the judgment of God.... | |
 | Richard Mant - 1812 - 540 σελίδες
...and the fheep of his patiure ;" whofe " fceptre is a fceptre of righteoufhefs ;" and who " accepteth according to that a man hath, " and not according to that he hath noth?" Or is it rather the conduct of the ufurper, " whofe own the fheep are not;" and who withholds... | |
 | 1805
...shouldesl have it ; had I less, thou wouldest not despise it, who " acceptest the gift according'to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. ",,Yea, Lord, what have I but two mites,— a soul and a body! Mere mites! yea, not so much to thine... | |
 | Edward Dorr Griffin - 1813 - 327 σελίδες
...every where disclaims the principle of requiring men to go beyond their power : " If there be first a willing mind it is accepted, according to that a...hath, and not according to that he hath not."* But is it not said, " No man can come to me except the Father — draw him"? I answer, the Scriptures often... | |
 | Edmund Gibson - 1813 - 120 σελίδες
...that condition, requires. In all such cases the apostle is clear j 2 Cor. viii. 3. If there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. other pretences Having endeavoured to considered. account of the preparation necessary to the Holy... | |
 | 1813 - 542 σελίδες
...tihrough Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 2 Cor. viii. IS. For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hatli not. Heb vi. 10. For God is Upt unrighteous, to forget ycur work -ind labour of love, which ye... | |
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For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. 
