John Chrysostom emphasizes the importance of leading a quiet, peaceable life in godliness and honesty, highlighting the three grievous kinds of war: public, interpersonal, and internal. He stresses the need to end the internal war within oneself, as it poses the greatest danger. Chrysostom urges believers to pray for all, including kings, governors, Gentiles, and heretics, as God wills all to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. He explains the significance of Christ being the one Mediator between God and men, who gave Himself as a ransom for all, emphasizing the extension of grace to all nations.

Charles E. Cowman emphasizes the importance of dedicating significant time to prayer, highlighting the correlation between holiness and the amount of time spent in prayer. He references Whitefield and others who spent days and weeks in prayer, emphasizing the need for solitude and communion with God for spiritual growth and effectiveness in one's work. Cowman encourages believers to heed the call to come to God for rest, peace, and renewal away from the distractions of life.