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Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah
A commentary upon the prophecy of Isaiah. By Mr. John Calvin. Whereunto are added four tables ... Translated out of French into English: by C.C.A commentary vpon the prophecie of Isaiah. By Mr. Iohn Caluin. Whereunto are added foure tables ... Translated out of French into English: by C.C.
London: printed by Felix Kyngston, 1609
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.
But the Prophet spake generally, to show that Christ died not a common death. For that they might make him the more odious, they hanged these two thieves with Christ, and himself in the midst, as the Captain. And thus Saint Mark allegeth this text to very good purpose, and according to the circumstance of this place.
But the Prophet spake generally, to shew that Christ died not a common death. For that they might make him the more odious, they hanged these two theeues with Christ, and himselfe in the midst, as the Captaine. And thus Saint Marke alleadgeth this text to very good purpose, and according to the circumstance of this place.
He bare the sin of many.] This is added by way of correction, lest in hearing tell of the ignominy of this death, we should conceive somewhat that might redound to Christs indignity. With which conceit our minds being possessed, we might happily be deprived of the victory which he hath purchased for us; to wit, the fruit of his death. The Prophet then shows, that all this was done to the end he might receive the burden of our sins §1upon himself: as also, that when mention §2should be made of Christs death, we might forthwith remember our own purgation. This fruit swallowed up all the shame of his cross: so as his majesty & glory shined more fully, then if we had seen him sit in the heavens. Why so?1 Because in him we have a memorable testimony of Gods love, in that he was thus humbled, scorned, and misused, with all the indignities that might be, that we who were appointed unto eternal destruction, might with him enjoy immortal glory and happiness.
He bare the sinne of many.] This is added by way of correction, lest in hearing tell of the ignominie of this death, we should conceiue somewhat that might redound to Christs indignitie. With which conceit our mindes being possessed, we might happily be depriued of the victory which hee hath purchased for vs; to wit, the fruit of his death. The Prophet then shewes, that all this was done to the end hee might receiue the burthen of our sinnes