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A. 1. That which hypocrites presumptuously assume to themselves,¹ without due consideration of the conditions and qualifications of the Gospel, may. For it is an absolution unjustly taken before it is fully given. 2. That circumstance in the Parable is noted not simply to declare any reversing of Gods grant, but to aggravate the heinousness of revenge, and Gods hatred of it, and indignation against it. And it showeth that though God in himself be ready and forward to forgive, and could and would otherwise forgive such a Debtor, yet if that debtor be hard-hearted to his brother, and forgive not him, neither will God forgive.

A. 1. That which hypocrites presumptuously assume to themselues,¹ without due consideration of the conditions and qualifications of the Gospell, may. For it is an absolution vniustly taken before it is fully giuen. 2. That circumstance in the Parable is noted not simply to declare any reuersing of Gods grant, but to aggrauate the hainousnesse of reuenge, and Gods hatred of it, and indignation against it. And it sheweth that though God in himselfe be ready and forward to forgiue, and could and would otherwise forgiue such a Debtor, yet if that debter bee hard-hearted to his brother, and forgiue not him, neither will God forgiue.

1. 1How remission is recalled.

4, For the difficulty of it,¹ wrath and revenge cannot easily be subdued. A combat, and a conquest in that combat is requisite thereto. The combat must be with our own passions, ⟨p. 168⟩and the conquest must be over them, which conquest flesh and blood can never get. He that ruleth his spirit is mightier then he that taketh a City.