A17646:106
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.
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.
After that he hath given them the overthrow, by the things themselves and by experience, he passeth to the Testimonies of the scripture. First of all he bringeth the example of Abraham, ⟨p. 58⟩although at all times arguments (taken from) examples are not so firm, nevertheless this is most forcible: be cause neither in the thing, nor yet in the person is there any difference: for there are not many ways unto righteousness: and therefore is Abraham called the father of all the faithful, because he is a common example unto them all. nay rather in his person there is a general rule how to obtain righteousness prescribed or set out unto us.
After that he hath giuen them the ouerthrowe, by the things themselues and by experience, he passeth to the Testimonies of the scripture. First of all he bringeth the example of Abraham, ⟨p. 58⟩although at all times arguments (taken from) examples are not so firme, neuerthelesse this is moste forcible: be cause neyther in the thing, nor yet in the person is there anye difference: for there are not many wayes vnto righteousnesse: and therefore is Abraham called the father of all the faythfull, because he is a common example vnto them all. naye rather in his person there is a generall rule howe to obtayne righteousnesse prescribed or set out vnto vs.