16. And herein--On this account, accordingly; that is, looking forward
to that awful day (compare
2Co 5:10).
I exercise myself--The "I" here is emphatic; "Whatever they do, this
is my study."
to have always a conscience void of offence, &c.--See
Ac 23:1;
2Co 1:12; 2:17,
&c.; that is, "These are the great principles of my life and
conduct--how different from turbulence and sectarianism!"
JFB.
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