2 Corinthians 4:15

For which cause we faint not,.... Since our afflictions are overruled for the good of others, and the glory of God, we are not discouraged by them; our spirits do not sink under the weight of them; we…

For all things are for your sakes - All these things; these glorious hopes, and truths, and prospects; these self-denials of the apostles, and these provisions of the plan of mercy. For your sakes -…

For all things are for your sakes - We proclaim all these truths and bear all these sufferings for your sakes, thinking all our sufferings nothing if we can gain converts to Christ, and build…

In these verses the apostle gives an account of their courage and patience under all their sufferings, where observe,

I. How their sufferings, and patience under them, are declared, Co2 4:8-12. The…

For all things are for your sakes Cf. 1Co 3:22, as well as the numerous passages in that Epistle where the well-being of mankind is represented as St Paul's (and indeed God's) only object, e.g. 1Co…