Ver. 12. — Behold, all that he hath is in thy hand; only put not forth thy hand upon him. 69. God bestowing perseverance. — As if He plainly said: I so grant the good things of each of the elect to be tempted by thee outwardly, that yet thou thyself mayest know, that I preserve him persevering for Me in the root of the mind. Where also it is well subjoined: