Definition of "temporals" [temporals]

• Plural form of temporal. (noun)

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• "Many who are rich in temporals are poor in spirituals."
• "Where there is spiritual plenty, outward poverty may be better borne; and when God's people are impoverished in temporals, for the sake of Christ and a good conscience, he makes all up to them in spiritual riches, which are much more satisfying and enduring."
• "The first is this, "The civil power is subject to the spiritual: therefore he that hath the supreme power spiritual hath right to command temporal princes, and dispose of their temporals in order to the spiritual.""