A commentary on the whole Epistle to the Hebrews. By M. John Calvin. Translated…A commentarie on the vvhole Epistle to the Hebrevves. By M. Iohn Caluin. Translated…

Now Moses verily was faithful, &c.] Verse 5 This is the second difference, the doctrine was committed to Moses, but so, as he himself still was subject thereunto as well as others. But howsoever Christ took upon him the form of a servant, yet he is Lord and Master notwithstanding, under whom every knee is to bow: Philip. 2.10. He was appointed heir over all things, as we heard in the first chapter of this Epistle. For a witness of the things, &c. I expound these words plainly thus, Moses as an Herald and a publisher of this doctrine, which should be manifested to the ancient people according as the time would bear; did also therewithal give witness to the Gospel, for the preaching whereof the fit time was not yet come. For truly it is very apparent that this perfection of wisdom which is contained in the Gospel, is the end and accomplishment of the law: and it seems that the Greek word which is in the future tense, which we translate should be spoken; or which were to be spoken, requireth this exposition. Now the sum is, that Moses ⟨p. 58⟩did faithfully teach the people those things which God had given him in charge; yet so, as a certain measure was limited, beyond which it was not lawful for him to pass. God hath heretofore spoken unto us divers ways, and at sundry times by the Prophets, yet he deferred the clear revelation of the Gospel to the fullness of time.

Now Moses verily was faithfull, &c.] Verse 5 This is the second difference, the doctrine was committed to Moses, but so, as he himselfe still was subiect thereunto as well as others. But howsoeuer Christ tooke vpon him the forme of a seruant, yet he is Lord and Master notwithstanding, vnder whom euery knee is to bow: Philip. 2.10. He was appointed heire ouer all things, as we heard in the first chapter of this Epistle. For a witnes of the things, &c. I expound these words plainely thus, Moses as an Herauld and a publisher of this doctrine, which should be manifested to the auntient people according as the time would beare; did also therewithall giue witnesse to the Gospel, for the preaching whereof the fit time was not yet come. For truely it is very apparant that this perfection of wisdome which is contained in the Gospel, is the ende and accomplishment of the law: and it seemes that the Greeke word which is in the future tence, which we translate should be spoken; or which were to be spoken, requireth this exposition. Now the sumine is, that Moses