We having the same spirit of faith The idea of boldness and outspokenness is still present with the Apostle. He speaks openly, because he has reason to believe what he says. And the thought is connected with the last verse by the fact that it is to his speaking that the Corinthians owe their life. The -same spirit" means the spirit that dwelt in the Psalmist. See next note.

according as it is written See Psalms 116:10. The Psalmist was -sore troubled," but his faith enabled him to triumph over affliction and to declare the loving-kindness of the Lord. A similar faith enabled St Paul and his fellow-labourers to declare the good tidings of Christ, though encompassed by infirmity and trouble.

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