own] Christ hath a proprietie in his Church, and therefore he is ready to use all fidelitie, mercy, and power to govern and defend it. house] Christ dwelling in our hearts by faith, Ephesians 3:17. See 1 Corinthians 3:16. 2 Corinthians 6:16. 1 Peter 2:5. confidence] That is, the profession of our faith with boldnesse, Acts 4:29. Romans 10:10. Ephesians 6:19. 1 Thessalonians 2:2. rejoycing] That is, glorying in those things for which we hope. Colossians 1:5. 1 Thessalonians 5:8. Titus 1:2. Or, our hope, which makes us to rejoyce, Romans 5:2. unto the end] Matthew 10:22. & Matthew 4:13. 1 Peter 1:13. Revelation 3:10.