An exposition of the Symbol or Creed of the Apostles according to the tenor…An exposition of the Symbole or Creed of the Apostles according to the tenour…

The second thing to be observed in Christs answer is, that he refers Caiaphas to the judgement of his hearers, being resolved of the truth of his own doctrine, though sundry of them were his utter enemies. Behold then a good example for all the ministers of Gods word to follow; teaching them to deliver Gods word so purely and sincerely, that if they be called into question about the same, they may be bold to appeal to the consciences of their hearers, although they be wicked men.

The second thing to be obserued in Christs answeare is, that he referres Caiphas to the iudgement of his hearers, beeing resolued of the truth of his owne doctrine, though sundrie of them were his vtter enemies. Behold then a good example for all the ministers of Gods word to follow; teaching them to deliuer Gods word so purely and syncerely, that if they be called into question about the same, they may be bolde to appeale to the consciences of their hearers, although they be wicked men.

Now after this answer, one of the servants of Caiaphas smites Christ with a rod: in whom the saying is verified,¹ Like master, like servant, that is, if the master be wicked, servants commonly will be wicked also: if the master be an enemy to Christ, his servant will be Christs enemy also. And this is the cause why there are so many lewd prentices and servants, because there are so many lewd masters. Many masters complain of servants now adays; but there is more cause why they should complain of themselves: for usually servants will not become obedient to their masters, till their masters first become obedient unto Christ: therefore let masters learn to obey God, and then their servants will obey them also.

Now after this answer, one of the seruants of Caiphas smites Christ with a rodde: in whome the saying is verified,¹ Like master, like seruant, that is, if the master be wicked, seruants commonly will be wicked also: if the master be an enemie to Christ, his seruant will be Christs enemie also. And this is the cause why there are so many lewd prentises and seruants, because there are so many lewd masters. Many masters complaine of seruants now adaies; but there is more cause why they should complaine of themselues: for vsually seruants will not become obedient to their masters, till their masters first become obedient vnto Christ: therefore let masters learne to obey God, and then their seruants will obey them also.