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…

IN these words is laid down a fourth fault of these obstinate Jews, which is also another cause of their incredulity. A ⟨p. 93⟩cause, though […] down, yet indeed the greatest, being not a cause of the•• […] believing, but such a cause as implies an impossibility, that it was impossible for them to believe. And therefore he setteth it down very emphatically by way of interrogation [How can ye?]

IN these words is laid downe a fourth fault of these obstinate Iewes, which is also another cause of their incredulitie. A ⟨p. 93⟩cause, thoug• 〈…〉 down, yet indeed the greatest, being not a cause of the•• 〈…〉 beleeuing, but such a cause as implies an impossibility, that it was impossible for them to beleeue. And therefore he setteth it downe very emphatically by way of interrogation [How can yee?]

Quest. But how may it be imputed unto them?

Quest. But how may it be imputed vnto them?

Answ. First, generally, in regard of Nature, it is impossible for any man to believe, because first, by nature we relish not spiritual things, we see no fruit, or benefit by them, and so we regard them not. Secondly, by nature we are not capable of them: