4 And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.



Ver. 4. And these things write we] Out of the Scriptures, those wells of salvation, draw we waters with joy, Isa_12:4, suck these breasts of consolation, and be satisfied, Isa_66:11. Nusquam inveni requiem nisi in libro et claustro, saith one. Chrysostom brings in a man laden with inward troubles, coming into the church; where, when he heard this passage read, "Why art thou cast down, my soul, &c., hope in God," &c., he presently recovered comfort. (Hom. in Genes.) There is a singular efficacy in the promises to comfort those that are cast down, Rom_15:4. {See Trapp on "Rom_15:4"}