19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,



Ver. 19. This shall turn to my salvation] God maketh all to co-operate, and turneth all about to the best; as the skilful apothecary maketh of a poisonous viper a wholesome treacle. {a} {See Trapp on "Rom_8:28"} {See Trapp on "Gen_50:20"}



And the supply of the Spirit] åðé÷ïñçãéá . Fresh supply of subsequent grace, as of the latter rain to the grain, and as the influence of the heavens to fruit trees, without which they cannot bear, though they be fitted to bear fruit.



{a} Old Pharm. A medicinal compound, orig. a kind of salve, composed of many ingredients, formerly in repute as an alexipharmic against and antidote to venomous bites, poisons generally, and malignant diseases. ŒD