[1271] Rom. ii. 29.

[1272] ἁγίων, as in the best authorities; or ἀγγέλων, as in recent editions.

[1273] Ps. xix. 9.

[1274] Luke xiv. 26, 27.

[1275] i.e. The sentient soul, which he calls the irrational spirit, in contrast with the rational soul.

[1276] Gal. v. 17.

[1277] In allusion to Gal. vi. 8, where, however, the apostle speaks of sowing to the flesh.

[1278] Job i. 21.

[1279] Job i. 1.

[1280] Matt. vi. 12; Luke xi. 4.