own works] From those afflictions and sorrows, which he suffers in this life, Revelation 14:13. & Revelation 21:4. Thereby the Apostle intends the happinesse of the Saints in heaven, where all tears shall be wiped from their eyes, Esa. 25. 8. Revelation 7:17. and whereof we receive the first fruits and pledge, even in this life. See vers. 3.