A17676:1220
An abridgement of the Institution of Christian religion written
An abridgement of the Institution of Christian religion written by M. John Calvin. Wherein brief and sound answers to the objections of the adversaries are set down. By William Lawn minister of the word of God. Faithfully translated out of Latin into English by Christopher Fetherstone minister of the word of GodAn abridgement of the Institution of Christian religion written by M. Ihon Caluin. VVherein briefe and sound ansvveres to the obiections of the aduersaries are set dovvne. By VVilliam Lawne minister of the word of God. Faithfullie translated out of Latine into English by Christopher Fetherstone minister of the word of God
Edinburgh: printed by Thomas Vautrollier, 1586
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.
16 Furthermore that we be not weary of well doing, there must be another thing added, which Paul putteth down*, that love is patient, and is ⟨p. 179⟩not provoked.2 The Lord commandeth to do good to all men in general, a great part whereof are most unworthy, and also our enemies. For the image of God is to be considered in all men, to which we owe all honour and love.3 But in those which are of the household of faith, the same is more diligently to be considered, inasmuch as it is renewed & repaired by the Spirit of Christ.
16 Furthermore that we be not wearie of well doing, there must be another thing added, which Paule putteth downe*, that loue is patient, and is ⟨p. 179⟩not prouoked.2 The Lord commaundeth to do good to all men in generall, a great part wherof are most vnworthie, and also our enemies. For the image of God is to be considered in all men, to which we owe all honour and loue.3 But in those which are of the houshold of faith, the same is more diligently to be considered, inasmuch as it is renued & repaired by the Spirit of Christ.
- 11 Cor. 13.5. Love seeketh not her own 1 Cor. 15.4.1 Cor. 13.5. Loue seeketh not her owne