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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.
As unto the Lord,) that is, to Christ Jesus: for this word is by a kind of excellency appropriated unto him, and it is so expounded in the 5 verse of the next Chap. These words teach us two things. 1 That the husband by virtue of his place, hath a kind of fellowship with Christ.
As vnto the Lord,) that is, to Christ Iesus: for this word is by a kind of excellency appropriated vnto him, and it is so expounded in the 5 verse of the next Chap. These words teach vs two things. 1 That the husband by vertue of his place, hath a kinde of fellowship with Christ.
2 That such a submission is to be performed by the wife to her husband, as she would perform unto Christ. That is, 1 That it be done reverently, in fear and trembling. 2 Sincerely, in singleness of heart, as is said of servants, Chap. 6.5, 6.
2 That such a submission is to be performed by the wife to her husband, as shee would performe vnto Christ. That is, 1 That it be done reuerently, in feare and trembling. 2 Sincerely, in singlenesse of heart, as is said of seruants, Chap. 6.5, 6.
For the husband is the wives head.) This is metaphorically spoken, in allusion to a natural body, that is, the husband, by reason of his place, is more eminent, he is to protect, to defend, and govern his wife.
For the husband is the wiues head.) This is metaphorically spoken, in allusion to a naturall body, that is, the husband, by reason of his place, is more eminent, he is to protect, to defend, and gouerne his wife.