An analytical exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustratedAn analyticall exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustrated

This is gathered from the connection of the eleventh verse with the former, the force whereof consists in this, that by adding virtue unto faith, and knowledge unto virtue, we shall add also something unto that participation, which we have in the kingdom of God: where it is to be observed that the same word is used in this eleventh verse, where he speaks of glory, that was used, verse 5. where he spake of virtue; there it was [Greek or Hebrew], here [Greek or Hebrew].

This is gathered from the connexion of the eleventh verse with the former, the force whereof consists in this, that by adding vertue unto faith, and knowledge unto vertue, we shall adde also something unto that participation, which we have in the kingdome of God: where it is to be observed that the same word is used in this eleventh verse, where he speakes of glory, that was used, verse 5. where he spake of vertue; there it was 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, here 〈non-Latin alphabet〉.

Reason. The reason is, because as in evil the sin is never separated from the punishment, but in the sin it self there is the spot or blemish, which is like unto misery; so also in good the obedience and virtue is never separated from the reward. For it hath always joined with it that consolation which pertains to the reward of happiness.

Reason. The reason is, because as in evill the sinne is never separated from the punishment, but in the sinne it selfe there is the spot or blemish, which is like unto misery; so also in good the obedience and vertue is never separated from the reward. For it hath alwayes joyned with it that consolation which pertaines to the reward of happinesse.