A17385:628
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.
For the first, the Apostle labours to confirm them especially against two objections, whereof the first might be taken from their crosses.
For the first, the Apostle labours to confirme them especially against two objections, whereof the first might be taken from their crosses.
1For they might say, they were so pressed with the multitude of tentations, inward and outward, that they were much disheartened in the contentation of their estates.
1For they might say, they were so pressed with the multitude of tentations, inward and outward, that they were much disheartned in the contentation of their estates.
- 11 Object.
1Now unto this the Apostle answers, that Christians have no cause to hang down their heads for their afflictions, and that for four reasons. 1. Because one may have many crosses, and yet have exceeding much joy. 2. The molestation that comes by tentations or crosses is but for a season. 3. That a Christian is not bound always to trouble himself, or be grieved at his troubles: It is but when need requires. 4. Because great profit comes by afflictions and tentations, that is to say, the trial of our faith, ver. 7.
1Now unto this the Apostle answers, that Christians have no cause to hang down their heads for their afflictions, and that for foure reasons. 1. Because one may have many crosses, and yet have exceeding much joy. 2. The molestation that comes by tentations or crosses is but for a season. 3. That a Christian is not bound alwaies to trouble himselfe, or be grieved at his troubles: It is but when need requires. 4. Because great profit comes by afflictions and tentations, that is to say, the tryall of our faith, ver. 7.