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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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It consisteth not in the truth of the witnesses, for all testify the same things, but the inequality is in regard, first, of the persons bearing witness, that were greater then John. Secondly, of the testimonies themselves that were more clear, and evident, then the testimony of John. For though John being a man inspired could not err, yet the people did not, or would not so clearly see the truth of his testimony. But these testimonies are both manifest and evident in themselves, as also to the apprehension of the people. Hence note, that
It consisteth not in the truth of the witnesses, for all testifie the same things, but the inequality is in regard, first, of the persons bearing witnes, that were greater then Iohn. Secondly, of the testimonies themselues that were more cleare, and euident, then the testimony of Iohn. For though Iohn being a man inspired could not erre, yet the people did not, or would not so clearely see the truth of his testimonie. But these testimonies are both manifest and euident in themselues, as also to the apprehension of the people. Hence note, that
Doctr. In the confirmation of one and the same truth, there may be testimonies, some greater some lesser then other.
Doctr. In the confirmation of one and the same truth, there may bee testimonies, some greater some lesser then other.
Because a testimony hath his credit from the dignity and credit of the witness-bearer.
Because a testimonie hath his credit from the dignity and credit of the witnes-bearer.