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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, 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; Luk. 3.13. Yet were these Publicans vile persons, and vilely accounted of; either because they were so in the estimation of the Jews, who accounting themselves a free people, could not endure to be under tribute, and so hated those that were gatherers of the tribute: or else ⟨p. 163⟩because of their own mis-demeanour, being grievous ex-actors and oppressors of the people, for they did farm the tribute of the Empire, and so did extort from the people much above the due for their own gain: as may appear, Luk. 3.13. and by that of Zacheus,