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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.
11 Ye see.) The greek Verb hath a doubtful termination, which agreeth both to the imperative & the Indicative mood. but it maketh little or no matter, as touching the sense. Paul to the end he may the more set forth his care and diligence to the Galatians, showeth that he hath written so long an Epistle with his own hand. and also that he may make them the more attentive to read it, or hear it read. For so much the more pains as he toke in their behoof, so much the more should they be moved to read it, not slightly, but very diligently.
11 Yee see.) The greeke Verbe hath a doubtful termination, which agreeth both to the imperatiue & the Indicatiue moode. but it maketh little or no matter, as touching the sence. Paule to the ende he maye the more set forth his care and diligence to the Galathians, sheweth that he hath written so long an Epistle with his owne hande. and also that hee maye make them the more attentiue to reade it, or heare it reade. For so much the more paynes as hee toke in theire behofe, so much the more should they bee moued to reade it, not slightly, but very dilligently.
12 Whosoever they be that mean to please.) First, to mean to please in the flesh, is ambitiously to hunt after the praise of men, not for edifying sake. and he useth a compounded verb, which signifieth to be favoured through the allurements of a smooth and flattering countenance and words. He accuseth than the false Apostles of ambition, as if he should say, Will ye know what manner of fellows they be, which lay upon you the necessity of Circumcision? what they shoot at? what they hunt after? you are deceived, if you think them to be moved with any Godly zeal: but their mind is to get or else to maintain the favour of men by this recompense. For whereas they were Jews, they meant by this means to keep still the good will of their Nation, or at the least to escape their hatred. So for the most part are the ambitious accustomed, by flattering like Slaves those by whose favour they hope they may escape: they creep into their hearts, to the end that when they have caste down better than themselves, they may play rex alone. He discovereth this wicked purpose unto the Galatians, that they might take heed to themselves. Only least they should suffer persecution.