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13.By the experiment of that administration The term experiment here, as in a variety of other places, means proof or trial (733) For it was a sufficient token for bringing the love of the Corinthians to the test, — that they were so liberal to brethren that were at a great distance from them. Paul, however, extends it farther — to their concurrent obedience in the gospel. (734) For by such proofs we truly manifest, that we are obedient to the doctrine of the gospel. Now their concurrence appears from this — that alms are conferred with the common consent of all.
(733) “Tesmoignage, enseignement, ou experience;” — “ voucher, or trial.”
(734) “Leur obeissance qu’ rendoyent tons d’ accord a l’;” — “ obedience which they rendered, all with one accord, to the gospel.”