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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.
So it cometh to pass that they be always directed to the hope of eternal life, because they begin from the foundation, that is, from the faith of their adoption. Abraham then was not justified because he believed God touching the multiplication of his seed only; but because he embraced the grace of God, using the Mediator promised, in whom all the promises of God are Yea and Amen, 2. Cor. 1.20. as also in another place Paul teacheth the same.
So it commeth to passe that they bee alwayes directed to the hope of eternall life, because they begin from the foundation, that is, from the faith of their adoption. Abraham then was not iustified because hee beleeued God touching the multiplication of his seede onely; but because he embraced the grace of God, vsing the Mediator promised, in whom all the promises of God are Yea and Amen, 2. Cor. 1.20. as also in another place Paule teacheth the same.
7 Know ye therefore.) or Ye know for the greek word agreeth to both ways: but because one sense remaineth, it skilleth not much whether way you read it, but that the old translation, which I have followed, hath more pith. To be short he saith that they are of faith, which renouncing the confidence of their works, rest in the only promise of God. If any man ask who is our Author that we so expound it: forsooth even Paul himself. for thus he writeth to the Romans. To him that worketh it is not given freely, but a reward is rendered, Rom. 4.4. and whereas nothing is due to him that hath no work. saith is (to him) imputed for righteousness. Therefore to be Of faith is to place their righteousness and confidence of salvation in the mercy of God. He enforceth out of the former sentence that such are the Children of Abraham. for if Abraham be justified by faith: whosoever will be his children, must in like manner stand fast and stay themselves in faith. He passed over that which was easily understanded, (namely) that there is no place for any in the Church, who is not the child of Abraham.