29. Who is weak. How many there are that allow all offenses to pass by unheeded — who either despise the infirmities of brethren, or trample them under foot! This, however, arises from their having no concern for the Church. For concern, undoubtedly, produces συμπάθειαν ( sympathy,) (867) which leads the Minister of Christ to participate in the feelings of all, (868) and put himself in the place of all, that he may suit himself to all.
(867) See Calvin’s Harmony, vol. 2, p. 232.
(868) “ Prend en soy les afflictions de tous;” — “Take upon himself the afflictions of all.”