A17385:1319
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.
2. That the sin reacheth as well to men as to women. For whereas the Scripture for the most part reproveth or directeth women for their apparel, it was because men in those times did less exceed; but now that men are grown so effeminate, the censure lights upon them as well as women.
2. That the sinne reacheth as well to men as to women. For whereas the Scripture for the most part reproveth or directeth women for their apparell, it was because men in those times did lesse exceed; but now that men are growne so effeminate, the censure lights upon them as well as women.
3. That sin may be committed in the fashion, or putting on, as well as in the matter or cost, 1 Pet. 3.3. Rom. 12.2.
3. That sinne may be committed in the fashion, or putting on, as well as in the matter or cost, 1 Pet. 3.3. Rom. 12.2.
4. That the vanity of often changing into fashions is to be condemned also.