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An exposition on the whole fifth chapter of S. Johns Gospel also notes on…An exposition on the vvhole fifth chapter of S. Iohns Gospell also notes on…
An exposition on the whole fifth chapter of S. Johns Gospel also notes on other choice places of Scripture, taken by a reverend divine, now with God, and found in his study after his death, written with his own hand ...An exposition on the vvhole fifth chapter of S. Iohns Gospell also notes on other choice places of Scripture, taken by a reuerend diuine, now with God, and found in his study after his death, written with his owne hand ...
London: printed by H. Lownes and R. Young for John Bartlett, 1630London: printed by H. Lownes and R. Young for Iohn Bartlett, 1630
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Place, is noted in general to be Capernaum; of which City hath been spoken before. Here note, that this is the fourth time where express mention is made of Christ coming unto this City.
Place, is noted in generall to bee Capernaum; of which Citie hath beene spoken before. Here note, that this is the fourth time where expresse mention is made of Christ coming vnto this City.
So that this was the chiefest place of his abode: and therefore it is called his own City; Mat. 9.1. In regard of which residence of Christ here, & his often preaching, it was that this ⟨p. 139⟩City, was lift up unto Heaven; in respect of the benefit they might have reaped by his still being with them.
So that this was the chiefest place of his abode: and therefore it is called his owne Cittie; Mat. 9.1. In regard of which residence of Christ here, & his often preaching, it was that this ⟨p. 139⟩Citie, was lift vp vnto Heauen; in respect of the benefit they might haue reaped by his still being with them.
Doct. It is a great benefit to have a faithful Minister, or neighbour dwelling by us. This the Shunamite well knew; 2. King. 4.9.10. Because of Gods blessings accompanying such. Secondly, of greater means of comfort and instruction. Thirdly, we are after a more special manner partakers of their prayers; for such will not forget to pray for their Friends and Neighbours, and such as they are bound unto. Which condemns the world, that of all other, are loth to have a Minister, or a godly man dwell by them; for fear lest their profaneness be discouraged. And we see that the Capernaites light esteem of Christ, his dwelling and pains taking amongst them; was it for which Christ doth afterwards condemn them to hell, though before lifted them up to heaven.