This is gathered from the 19 and 20 verses.
Reason 1. Because this is proper and peculiar to Christians, as is the love of our enemies, Matthew 5.44,45.
2. Because by this meanes we give great glory unto God, when we suffer the bitterest things out of conscience toward him.
Use. This may serve to exhort us, cheerefully to set our selves to the performing of these duties.
Doctrine 6. The calling of Christians doth in a speciall manner lead to the patient suffering of afflictions.
This is gathered from the 21 verse, at the beginning.
Reason 1. Because they are called unto glory by the enduring of all kindes of afflictions, as by the way that leadeth thereunto, chapter 5. verse 10.
2. Because they are called to overcome their enemies and evill doers by well-doing, and if it be possible to winne them thereby, Matthew 5.44. Romans 12.21.
3. Because they are called to imitate Christ, as it is in the text.
Vse 1. This may serve to admonish us, not to imitate or follow the men of the world in these things, because we have another manner of calling.