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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. 30. He must increase, but I must decrease. 31. He that cometh from above, is above all: he that is of the earth, is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all: 32. And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth, and no man receiveth his testimony.
Vers. 30. He must increase, but I must decrease. 31. He that commeth from aboue, is aboue all: he that is of the earth, is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: hee that commeth from heauen is aboue all: 32. And what he hath seene and heard, that he testifieth, and no man receiueth his testimony.
IN the thirtieth verse is noted the second inference, inferred from the former comparison; as if he had said, Now the Bridegroom himself is come, mine office of preparing the Bride is finished; therefore shall I decrease both in the ministerial function: for now the people will stock unto him, and leave me, as also in that credit and present account which they carry of me, because they shall now reverence, admire, and honour Christ.
IN the thirtieth verse is noted the second inference, inferred from the former comparison; as if hee had said, Now the Bridegroome himselfe is come, mine office of preparing the Bride is finished; therefore shall I decrease both in the ministeriall function: for now the people will stocke vnto him, and leaue me, as also in that credit and present account which they carry of me, because they shall now reuerence, admire, and honour Christ.
This then that here is spoken of Johns decreasing, is not meant as concerning the authority of Johns Doctrine, or his faithfulness in his Calling, which can never be diminished, but as long as the World stands, John will be found to have been most faithful in his Office.