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A commentary of M. I. Calvin upon the Epistle to the GalatiansA commentarie of M. I. Caluine vpon the Epistle to the Galathians
A commentary of M. I. Calvin upon the Epistle to the Galatians: and translated into English by R.V.A commentarie of M. I. Caluine vpon the Epistle to the Galathians: and translated into English by R.V.
London: printed by Thomas Purfoote, 1581
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.
5 He therefore that ministereth.) He speaketh not now of the grace of regeneration but of the other gifts of the spirit. for the order it self doth show that it is a contrary reason from the former: because he hath but another reason or argument between (them). He warneth them than that all the gifts of the holy Ghost wherewith they excelled be fruits of the Gospel, and the same that was preached among them with his mouth. therefore they did spoil themselves of those gifts, when as they left the Gospel and did fly to another kind of Doctrine. Again look how much they esteemed those gifts, so much also ought they to regard with tooth and nail to retain the Gospel. to those kind of gifts he joineth virtues, that is to say miracles.
5 He therefore that ministreth.) He speaketh not nowe of the grace of regeneration but of the other giftes of the spirite. for the order it self doth shewe that it is a contrary reason from the former: because he hath but another reason or argumente betweene (them). He warneth them than that all the giftes of the holy Ghost wherewith they excelled be fruites of the Gospell, and the same that was preached among them with his mouth. therefore they didde spoyle themselues of those giftes, when as they left the Gospell and did flye to another kynde of Doctrine. Agayne looke how much they esteemed those giftes, so much also ought they to regarde with tooth and nayle to retayne the Gospell. to those kinde of giftes he ioyneth vertues, that is to say miracles.
6 Even as Abraham believed God, and it was imputed to him for righteousness. 7 Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, those are the sons of Abraham. 8 For the scripture because it did foresee that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, did afore show glad Tidings to Abraham (saying) in thee shall all nations be blessed. 9 Therefore they which are of faith, are blessed with faithful Abraham.
6 Euen as Abraham beleeued God, and it was imputed to him for righteousnesse. 7 Know ye therefore that they whiche are of faith, those are the sonnes of Abraham. 8 For the scripture because it did foresee that God would iustifie the Gentils by faith, did afore shewe glad Tidinges to Abraham (saying) in thee shall all nations be blessed. 9 Therfore they which are of faith, are blessed with faithfull Abraham.