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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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2 Because Infidels a•d heathen men thought they had an absolute power over servants, of life and death; therefore lest these newly converted to Christianity, should re•aine any such conceit, he biddeth them forbear rigour.
2 Because Infidels a•d heathen men thoug•t they had an absolute power ouer serua•ts, of life and d•ath; th•rfore lest these newly conuerted to Christianity, should re•aine any such conceit, hee bidde•h them forbeare rigour.
But for the further meaning of the word, we are to consider, that by threatening is meant a•l rigour in thoughts, countenance, looks, word and actions: so that by forbearing of it, all excess is forbidden: as 1 In continuance, when masters shall be too frequent in correcting upon every occasion. 2 In measure, when the• are furious, fierce and violent. 3 In execution, not always to execute punishment, if there be repentance, an• hope of amendment. In all these, m•sters are to moderate their threatening.
But for the furth•r meaning of the word, wee are to consid•r, that by th•eatning is m•ant a•l rigour in thoughts, countnance, lookes, word and actions: so that by forbaring of it, all excesse is forbidden: as 1 In continuance, when masters shall be too frequent in correcting vpon euery occasion. 2 In measure, when the are furious, fierce and violent. 3 In execution, not alwaies to execute punishment, if there be repentance, an hope of amndmnt. In all these, msters are to moderate their threatning.