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In these words observe, 1. A request made by the apostle to these Hebrews for prayer, Pray for us. The prayers of the meanest saints may be useful to the greatest apostles, both with respect to their persons, and the discharge of their office.
Observe, 2. The ground which gave him confidence to ask their prayers, and assurance that he whould receive them; We trust we have a good conscience in all things. Behold here with what modesty and humility the apostle speaks of himself, even in things of which he had the highest and fullest assurance: We trust have a good conscience in all things.
Question. What is a good conscience?
Answer. A good conscience is a conscience enlightened by the word of God, a conscience awakened by the Spirit of God, a conscience purified and pacified by the blood of Christ, a conscience universally tender of all God's commands.
Observe, 3. The testimony given of his having a good conscience, Willing in all things to live honestly; a resolution and will, accompanied with constant endeavours to live honestly, is a fruit and evidence of a good conscience: the word willing denotes readiness, resolution, and endeavour.
Observe, 4. How he presses for an interest in their prayers, with respect to his present circumstances, and his design of coming to them; I beseech you the rather, &c.