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I. KNOWLEDGE IS GOOD —

1. In its nature.

2. In its contents.

3. It is an evil thing to be without it.

II. OBEDIENCE IS BETTER.

1. More rare.

2. More difficult.

3. Implies a better disposition of heart.

4. Produces far better effects.

III. HAPPINESS RESULTS FROM THEIR UNITED INFLUENCE. The real Christian is happy in —

1. The real safety of his state.

2. In the approbation of conscience.

3. In the special favour of God.

4. In the earnest and hope of heaven.Learn —

1. The character of a true Christian.

2. The wise ordination of the gospel.

3. The necessity of the influence of the Holy Spirit.

(T. Kidd.)

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KJV: Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.

WEB: Now before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that his time had come that he would depart from this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.