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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.
8 The persuasion is not of him.) He contended afore with reasons: now at last he goeth to it by authority, whereas he crieth unto them, that this persuasion came from some other place than from God. For this admonition should not have very much ⟨p. 121⟩weight, were it not upholded by the authority of the person. But Paul of his own right might so boldly speak to the Galatians, for that he was a Preacher unto them of that calling that GOD called them with▪ and therefore he nameth not GOD but he signs him out by a Periphrasis:1 as if he should say, God is not at controversy with himself: he it is who called you into salvation by my preaching. This new persuasion then came from some other place. Therefore if you will have the calling of God ratified, take heed you give no ear unto them, who bring in amongst you new inventions. Although I confess the greek Participle be of the present tense: yet because it is taken indefinitely, it liked me to turn it thus, Which hath called you, for to take away doubtfulness in the meaning.
8 The perswasion is not of him.) He contended afore with reasons: now at last he goeth to it by authoritie, wheras he crieth vnto them, that this perswasion came from some other place than from God. For this admonitiō should not haue very much ⟨p. 121⟩waight, were it not vpholded by the authoritie of the person. But Paule of his owne right mighte so boldlye speake to the Galathians, for that hee was a Preacher vnto them of that calling that GOD called them with▪ and therefore hee nameth not GOD but he signes him out by a Periprasis:1 as if he should saye, God is not at controuersie with himselfe: hee it is who called you into saluation by my preaching. This newe perswasion then came from some other place. Therefore if you will haue the calling of God ratified, take heede you giue no eare vnto them, who bring in amongst you new inuentions. Although I confesse the greeke Participle be of the present tence: yet because it is taken indifinitely, it liked me to turne it thus, Which hath called you, for to take away doubtfulnesse in the meaning.