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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.
15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision.) The reason why he is crucified to the world and the world to him, is: because only a new creature availeth in Christ, into whom he is grafted. All other things than must give place, yea rather dye and perish. I mean those things which hinder the renewing of the Spirit. and this is that he speaketh of also in the second to the Corinthians cap. 5.17. If any be in Christ let him be a new creature: that is to say, if any man will be accounted in the kingdom of Christ, let him be reformed or new shaped by the Spirit of God: let him not live any more to himself nor to the world, but let him be raised up into a new life. But why he inferreth thereof that neither Circumcision, nor yet uncircumcision availeth, is aforesaid. because in deed the truth of the Gospel swalloweth up and maketh void all the figures of the Law.
15 For in Christe Iesus neither circumcision.) The reason why he is crucified to the world and the world to him, is: because onely a newe creature auaileth in Christe, into whome hee is grafted. All other things than muste geue place, yea rather dye and pearishe. I meane those thinges which hinder the renuing of the Spirite. and this is that he speaketh of also in the second to the Corinthians cap. 5.17. If any be in Christe let him be a newe creature: that is to saye, if any man will be accounted in the kingdome of Christe, let him be refourmed or newe shaped by the Spirite of God: let him not liue any more to himselfe nor to the worlde, but let him be raysed vp into a newe life. But why he inferreth thereof that neither Circumcision, nor yet vncircumcision auaileth, is aforesayde. because in deede the truth of the Gospell swalloweth vp and maketh voyde all the figures of the Lawe.
16 Whosoever shall walk by this rule.) Whosoever, saith he, keep this rule, well and happy shall it be to them. this is an happy prayer, and it is a sign of approbation. He meaneth than that they are to be beloved and to be embraced with all favour, who bring such kind of Doctrine: contrariwise those that depart from that doctrine are not worthy to be heard. He set down this word Rule, to express a certain and perpetual tenure, to which, all Godly Ministers of the Gospel ought to stick fast. For as the Master Carpenters which build houses, do work them by the rule, that all the parts may join together with a just proportion among themselves and agreement: so he assigneth a rule to to the Ministers of the Word, whereby they may rightly and orderly build the Church. This place ought to cause wondrous cheerfulness in both the faithful and sincere Teachers, and also to all those that suffer themselves to be formed according to their rule, because they hear by the mouth of Paul that they are blessed of GOD. there is no cause wherefore we should so fear the Popes Thunderbolts, if GOD out of Heaven do promise us peace and mercy. The word Walk, may belong as well to the Minister as to the people, although specially it belongeth to the Ministers. The future tense of the Verb (namely shall walk) is put