A commentary or, exposition upon the divine second epistle general, writtenA commentary or, exposition vpon the diuine second epistle generall, written

This doctrine makes to the conviction of them, that conceal the way of the Lord. Rom. 1.18. The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against them, that withhold the truth in unrighteousness. Here the Romish Priests have cause to tremble; that play at blind-mans-buff with the people; smite them, and bid them prophesy who did it. Our Saviour denounceth a Woe unto them, that shut up the kingdom of heaven against men, Matth. 23.13. The Romists think it their best policy, that the blinded Laity might not see their impostures. They resolve, Woe unto us if the people should know it: but indeed woe unto them, because the people do not know it. Like Jugglers, if they did not cast a mist before mens eyes, their tricks would be nothing worth.

This doctrine makes to the conviction of them, that conceale the way of the Lord. Rom. 1.18. The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against them, that withhold the truth in unrighteousnesse. Here the Romish Priests have cause to tremble; that play at blind-mans-buffe with the people; smite them, and bid them prophecie who did it. Our Saviour denounceth a Woe unto them, that shut up the kingdome of heaven against men, Matth. 23.13. The Romists thinke it their best policie, that the blinded Laity might not see their impostures. They resolve, Woe unto us if the people should know it: but indeed woe unto them, because the people doe not know it. Like Iugglers, if they did not cast a mist before mens eyes, their trickes would be nothing worth.

This reproves them also, that content themselves with their ignorance, and never labour for knowledge. We dare take you to record, that we are pure from your blood: because we have not shunned to declare unto you the counsel of God, Act. 20.26