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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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Vers. 41. I receive not the praise of men.
Vers. 41. I receiue not the praise of men.
This verse is inserted in policy to prevent an objection that the Jews might make. For whereas he had reproved them for not coming unto him, they might think thereupon, and say; O surely this man would have many followers, he would that men should praise and applaud him. Wherefore Christ tells them, that he seeks not, he hunts not after the praise of men; it is their salvation that he aims at.
THis verse is inserted in policy to preuent an obiection that the Iewes might make. For whereas he had reproued them for not comming vnto him, they might thinke thereupon, and say; O surely this man would haue many followers, he would that men should praise and applaud him. Wherefore Christ tels them, that he seekes not, he hunts not after the praise of men; it is their saluation that he aimes at.
Doct. Christ in those things that he did, did not seek for his own honour, reputation and glory, but to bring salvation unto others: and so many times when he had done a great work, he withdrew himself, to take away all occasion that people should not talk of him; yea, he forbade them to speak of him.
Doct. Christ in those things that he did, did not seeke for his owne honour, reputation and glory, but to bring saluation vnto others: and so many times when he had done a great work, he withdrew himselfe, to take away all occasion that people should not talke of him; yea, hee forbad them to speake of him.
For first, he needed not this popular applause and commendation, being the Son of God. Secondly, his works did commend ⟨p. 88⟩themselves. Thirdly, yea, praise followed him, where he fled from it. Fourthly, Christ did now abase himself, and would now show himself a pattern of humility for our imitation; and therefore he did not seek to extol himself, Joh. 13.15. Mat. 20.27, 28.
For first, he needed not this popular applause and commendation, being the Sonne of God. Secondly, his works did commend ⟨p. 88⟩themselues. Thirdly, yea, praise followed him, where he fled from it. Fourthly, Christ did now abase himselfe, and would now shew himselfe a patterne of humility for our imitation; and therefore he did not seeke to extoll himselfe, Ioh. 13.15. Mat. 20.27, 28.
Use. To set Christ before us, and to follow him; looking to our duty to do, because God hath laid it upon us, not because of applause and commendation. And this, as it is to be done of all, so especially of Ministers that stand in Christs stead, who look that they draw people unto them for their good, and not for their own praise: and so to preach, as not to preach themselves, but for the edification of the people.
Vse. To set Christ before vs, and to follow him; looking to our duty to doe, because God hath laid it vpon vs, not because of applause and commendation. And this, as it is to bee done of all, so especially of Ministers that stand in Christs stead, who looke that they draw people vnto them for their good, and not for their owne praise: and so to preach, as not to preach themselues, but for the edification of the people.
Vers. 42. But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you.
Vers. 42. But I know you, that yee haue not the loue of God in you.
In this verse is expressed the second fault, for which he reproveth them, viz. their want of love; which is the second cause of their incredulity. Here note, first, the ground of his reproof. Secondly, the thing reproved.
In this verse is expressed the second fault, for which hee reprooueth them, viz. their want of loue; which is the second cause of their incredulity. Here note, first, the ground of his reproofe. Secondly, the thing reprooued.
1. The ground, [I know you.] Whatsoever you pretend, I know that it is not for Gods honour and glory that you do this &c.
1. The ground, [I know you.] Whatsoeuer you pretend, I know that it is not for Gods honour and glory that you doe this &c.
Use, for terror, for Hypocrites and dissemblers.
Vse, for terror, for Hypocrites and dissemblers.
2. For encouragement to those that are upright and true-hearted.
2. For incouragement to those that are vpright and true-hearted.
Doct. 2. Here we may note, how Christ doth reprove •hem upon sure ground and evidence. He never rashly or unjustly did reprove any; and so when they were reproved, their mouth was always stopped, they had nothing to reply.
Doct. 2. Here wee may note, how Christ doth rep•ooue •hem vpon sure ground and euidence. He neuer rashly or vn•ustly did reprooue any; and so when they were reprooued, their mouth was alwaies stopped, they had nothing to reply.
Use, For our imitation to go upon sure grounds, not upon evil surmises and suspicions?
Vse, For our imitation to goe vpon sure grounds, not vpon euill surmises and suspitions?
2. The fault for which they are reproved, is want of the love of God. A strange thing, if we consider what great shows ⟨p. 89⟩these Jews made of the love of God.
2. The fault for which they are reprooued, is want of the loue of God. A strange thing, if we consider what great shewes ⟨p. 89⟩these Iewes made of the loue of God.