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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
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Secondly, this makes for the truth of the Story, that the Writers thereof makes such conscience of the truth, when it doth tend to glory, that withal they let not to publish their own blemishes. Now if a man will lye, he will do it to save his own credit and reputation.
Secondly, this makes for the truth of the Story, that the Writers thereof makes such conscience of the truth, when it doth tend to glory, that withall they let not to publish their owne blemishes. Now if a man will lye, he will do it to saue his owne credit and reputation.
Secondly, he is described by his Parentage; he is the son of Alpheus; not he that was the Father of James and Judas the Apostles, Luk. 6.15, 16. but another, who whether they were of kin, or no, it is not expressed; only this is noted, that these two Alpheus had sons that were Disciples. This is noted to show the truth of the Story.
Secondly, he is described by his Parentage; he is the sonne of Alpheus; not he that was the Father of Iames and Iudas the Apostles, Luk. 6.15, 16. but another, who whether they were of kinne, or no, it is not exprest; onely this is noted, that these two Alpheus had sonnes that were Disciples. This is noted to shew the truth of the Story.
Thirdly, by his Office, Luke calleth him, chap. 5. vers. 27.2 Publican, expressly. Now Publicans were certain Officers in the Roman Empire, which did gather up the tribute that was to be paid, and such gifts as were given. And because the goods of the Empire were called Publica, hence came the name of Publicans; an office in it self lawful: for John, when the Publicans came unto him, bid them not leave their Calling as unlawful, but deal honestly in it;