Knowing that He which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise us up also.
Soul-inspiring facts
I. That Christ was raised from the dead. “Knowing,” etc. No fact in history is more firmly established.
II. That the genuine disciple of Christ will also be raised. “Shall raise us up also,” etc.
III. That all things are for the good of the good. “All things are for your sakes” (Romans 8:28; 2 Corinthians 4:15).
IV. That all things in life should result in the true worship of God. “That the abundant grace,” etc. It is only in worship that the soul can find the free and harmonious development of all its spiritual powers. Worship is heaven. (D. Thomas, D. D.)