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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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The restraint of this generality is expressed in 4 clauses: 1 As unto Christ, vers. 5. 2 As servants of Christ, vers. 6. 3 Doing the will of God, ibid. 4 Serving the Lord, verse 7.
The restraint of this generality is expressed in 4 clauses: 1 As vnto Christ, vers. 5. 2 As seruants of Christ, vers. 6. 3 Doing the will of God, ibid. 4 Seruing the Lord, verse 7.
All which imply in the general; that servants obedience to their masters, must be such as may stand with their obedience to Christ. For 1 Christ is the highest master. 2 To him we are to give the last account of all our actions. 3 His favour must be preferred, and his wrath and vengeance must be feared.
All which imply in the generall; that seruants obedience to their masters, must be such as may stand with their obedience to Christ. For 1 Christ is the highest master. 2 To him we are to giue the last account of all our actions. 3 His fauour must be preferred, and his wrath and vengeance must be feared.
For more particular application of these general grounds: 1 If the master command any thing that Christ forbids, the servant is freed in this case, he may not obey; for this are Sauls servants commended, 1 Sam. 22.17. and the midwives, Exod. 1.17. and Joseph, Gen. 39.12. And if a King is not to be obeyed in such things, much less a private man.
For more particular application of these generall grounds: 1 If the master command any thing that Christ forbids, the seruant is freed in this case, he may not obey; for this are Sauls seruants commended,