Excerpt from Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, I. And II. Thessalonians, I. And II. Timothy, Titus, and Philemon: A Popular Commentary Upon a Critical Basis, Especially Designed for Pastors and Sunday Schools Though popular in form and based upon the Common version, in connection with other English versions, the commentary is grounded on the critical text of the original. An underlying critical commentary was often mentally prepared as a basis of the explanatory notes and practical remarks which were intended to meet the needs of many Bible readers and students who have little or no knowledge of Greek. In the volumes on the Epistles the Improved Bible Union version has been placed parallel with the Common version for reference. The American Standard Revised version is also recommended for consultation. With the study of these sacred writings the conviction has deepened that they are the inspired word of God. In them we find the thoughts of God made actual in the experience of men who spake from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.' It has been a great privilege to verify these great truths in one's own experience by tasting the good word of God and the powers of the age to come. May many who consult these volumes enjoy a. Fresh revelation of these great truths in their own hearts. Two more volumes are in readiness, and when they are published, the whole will form a. Popular commentary on a critical basis, uniform in plan and scope, upon the New Testament. It is a cause of devout thanksgiving to God to have completed a work on which much of the thought and work of a lifetime has been given. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.