and had seen the grace of God exhibited in the faith, and consequent turning to Christ, of these Gentiles.

was glad He saw nothing in the new movement which could call for disapproval, and that more members should be added to the Church was a source of joy.

and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart(in the purpose of their heart) they would cleave unto the Lord Their determination was at present formed, and they had turned to the Lord; the purport of Barnabas" exhortation was that continuing in the same determination they should hold fast their faith and allow nothing to shake their attachment to Christ. The heathen converts to Christianity had much to endure for Christ's sake, and to the weak there were many temptations to relapse.

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