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 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.

This then that here is spoken of Iohns decreasing, is not meant as concerning the authority of Iohns Doctrine, or his faithfulnesse in his Calling, which can neuer be diminished, but as long as the World stands, Iohn wil be found to haue been most faithfull in his Office.

Now to show that this came not by his own negligence, or by Christs pride and ambition, but only by the will of God, he puts a must to it [I must increase, &c.]

Now to shew that this came not by his owne negligence, or by Christs pride and ambition, but onely by the will of God, he puts a must to it [I must increase, &c.]