A17385:1124
A commentary upon the three first chapters of the first Epistle general of St.…A commentary upon the three first chapters of the first Epistle generall of St.…
A commentary upon the three first chapters of the first Epistle general of St. Peter Wherein are most judiciously and profitably handled such points of doctrine as naturally flow from the text. Together with a very useful application thereof: and many good rules for a godly life. By Nicholas Byfield preacher of Gods Word at Isleworth in Middlesex. To which is now newly added an alphabetical table, not formerly published.A commentary upon the three first chapters of the first Epistle generall of St. Peter VVherin are most judiciously and profitably handled such points of doctrine as naturally flow from the text. Together with a very usefull application thereof: and many good rules for a godly life. By Nicholas Byfield preacher of Gods Word at Isleworth in Middlesex. To which is now newly added an alphabeticall table, not formerly published.
London: printed by Miles Flesher and Robert Young, 1637
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Thus of the manner how God did answer them: the matter follows, which concerneth either Persons or things: Persons in these words,
Thus of the manner how God did answer them: the matter followes, which concerneth either Persons or things: Persons in these words,
T•at not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister.
The plain meaning is, that the Lord would have them to know, that they were implied in these prophesies of glory, not that they should thereby reveal any further blessedness unto themselves (for they should die before those days come) but should therein do service unto Churches that should come long after.
The plain meaning is, that the Lord would have them to know, that they were implyed in these prophesies of glory, not that they should thereby reveale any further blessednesse unto themselves (for they should die before those daies come) but should therein doe service unto Churches that should come long after.