A01972:212
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.
Verily, &c.] This shows, that it was not a matter that fell from him by chance, but that it was such a truth he would ⟨p. 32⟩staid to it; a truth whereof he was sure and certain.
Verily, &c.] This shewes, that it was not a matter that fell from him by chance, but that it was such a truth hee would ⟨p. 32⟩staid to it; a truth whereof he was sure and certaine.
I say unto you.] a speech proper to Christ, who being the Son of God, might avouch a thing upon his own authority. Furthermore, these shows Christs earnestness towards the good of these men And Secondly, that was a matter of great weight and moment. Thirdly, that he was so far from shrinking from the truth, because of their opposition, that he is the more earnest in standing for it. Which should teach us to do the like.
I say vnto you.] a speech proper to Christ, who being the Sonne of God, might auouch a thing vpon his owne authority. Furthermore, theis shewes Christs earnestnesse towards the good of these men And Secondly, that was a matter of great weight and moment. Thirdly, that he was so farre from shrinking from the truth, because of their opposition, that hee is the more earnest in standing for it. Which should teach vs to doe the like.
Now come we to the meaning of the words·