A17384:2567
A commentary
A commentary: or, sermons upon the second chapter of the first epistle of Saint Peter wherein method, sense, doctrine, and use, is, with great variety of matter, profitably handled; and sundry heads of divinity largely discussed. By Nicholas Byfield, late preacher of God's Word at Isle-worth in Middlesex.A commentary: or, sermons vpon the second chapter of the first epistle of Saint Peter vvherein method, sense, doctrine, and vse, is, with great variety of matter, profitably handled; and sundry heads of diuinity largely discussed. By Nicholas Byfield, late preacher of God's Word at Isle-worth in Middlesex.
London: printed by Humphrey Lownes for George Latham, 1623London: printed by Humfrey Lownes for George Latham, 1623
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First, that though the present governor was an Emperor; yet the Apostle, knowing that the most monarchies in the world would rest in the title of King in all ages, therefore he useth that title that may concern the most of the Elect in all ages.
First, that though the present gouernour was an Emperour; yet the Apostle, knowing that the most monarchies in the world would rest in the title of King in all ages, therefore hee vseth that title that may concerne the most of the Elect in all ages.
Secondly, that though amongst the Romans the title of King was not used; yet the Grecians, in whose language he writ, did familiarly use the word,1 which we translate King.
Secondly, that though amongst the Romans the title of King was not vsed; yet the Grecians, in whose language hee writ, did familiarly vse the word,1 which wee translate King.
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Thirdly, the Apostle might have respect unto the signification of the word, as unto a word which was most effectual to note the highest dignity among men: For it notes him that is the stay or foundation of the people, or the common-wealth: and though ambitious men sought new titles, as higher; yet the Apostle knew, that this was most majestical and honourable: for the term of Emperor, in the signification of it, may agree to any subordinate rule, who governs or commands other men.