those that are cast down The word ταπεινὸς, says Dean Stanley, never (except in metaphors in the N.T.) has the meaning of -humble," but only acquired such a meaning in later times to express the Christian grace of humility. It occurs in Matthew 11:29; Luke 1:52; James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5. In Romans 7:16 and in James 1:9 it is translated men of low degree, or estate. See also note on ch. 2 Corinthians 10:1. The substantiveformed from it is translated humilityand humbleness of mind, save in Philippians 2:3, where we have lowlinessof mind; while the verbis used in Luke 3:5 of the hills being made low, and in Philippians 2:8 of what is called the -humiliation" of Christ.

by the coming of Titus " -By the coming and presenceof Titus," as in the frequent use of the word to describe the Advent of Christ." Stanley. See Matthew 24:3; 1Co 15:23; 1 Thessalonians 2:19; 1 Thessalonians 3:13; 1Th 4:15; 2 Thessalonians 2:1, &c.

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