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The Definition of the word Afflictions

Afflictions

Common to all (Job 5:7; 14:1; Ps. 34:19); are for the good of "men (James 1:2, 3, 12; 2 Cor. 12:7) and the glory of God (2 Cor." "12:7-10; 1 Pet. 4:14), and are to be borne with patience by the" Lord's people (Ps. 94:12; Prov. 3:12). They are all directed by "God (Lam. 3:33), and will result in the everlasting good of his" people (2 Cor. 4:16-18) in Christ Jesus (Rom. 8:35-39).


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