A17385:1585
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.
In the words two things may be noted. 1. The proposition of the reason. 2. The inference or the conclusion of it; or, here is the doctrine and the use of it. The proposition of the doctrine is, He whom we call Father, or call upon as a Father, shall without respect of persons judge every man according to his works. The inference or use is, therefore we should pass the time of our dwelling here in fear. In the proposition concerning the last judgment, observe; 1. who shall be the Judge, viz. God the Father, whom we call upon. 2. How will he judge, viz. without respect of persons. 3. Whom he will judge, viz. every man. 4. For what they shall be judged, viz. according to their works.
In the words two things may be noted. 1. The proposition of the reason. 2. The inference or the conclusion of it; or, here is the doctrine and the use of it. The proposition of the doctrine is, He whom we call Father, or call upon as a Father, shall without respect of persons judge every man according to his works. The inference or use is, therefore wee should passe the time of our dwelling here in feare. In the proposition concerning the last judgment, observe; 1. who shall be the Judge, viz. God the Father, whom we call upon. 2. How will he judge, viz. without respect of persons. 3. Whom hee will judge, viz. every man. 4. For what they shall be judged, viz. according to their works.
In the setting down of the first point, both matter and manner are to be observed: The matter is, that the same God and Father who is called upon by us, is the judge of the world: The manner o• expressing it, is conditionally, if you call him Father. The words in the original be both ways read: Some read, if you call him Father, and the meaning is not of prayer, but of profession, if you profess God to be your Father. Some read it, if you call on the Father, that is, if in prayer you go unto God the Father with your requests: so the Kings Translators read it, and so I think it is most agreeable to the intent of the Apostle in this place.
In the setting downe of the first point, both matter and manner are to be observed: The matter is, that the same God and Father who is called upon by us, is the judge of the world: The manner o expressing it, is conditionally, if you call him Father. The words in the originall be both waies read: Some reade, if you call him Father, and the meaning is not of prayer, but of profession, if you professe God to be your Father. Some reade it, if you call on the Father, that is, if in prayer you goe unto God the Father with your requests: so the Kings Translators reade it, and so I think it is most agreeable to the intent of the Apostle in this place.