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

2. To exhort us, in those things which pertain to the kingdom of God, and the salvation of souls, to have an especial care of our duty towards our neighbour. Hitherto belongs that which Peter saith, that he would not be negligent, that is, that he would never lay aside the care of these things: which although it did in a special manner pertain to the duty of Peter, an Apostle, and other Ministers of the word, yet it is proportionably to be extended to the common duty of all Christians, because the reasons which strengthen it, are for the most part common.

2. To exhort us, in those things which pertaine to the kingdome of God, and the salvation of soules, to have an especiall care of our duty towards our neighbour. Hitherto belongs that which Peter saith, that he would not be negligent, that is, that he would never lay aside the care of these things: which although it did in a speciall manner pertaine to the duty of Peter, an Apostle, and other Ministers of the word, yet it is proportionably to be extended to the common duty of all Christians, because the reasons which strengthen it, are for the most part common.

Doct. 3. In justice and equity we are bound to put one an• there in remembrance.

Doct. 3. In justice and equity we are bound to put one an• ther in remembrance.

This is gathered from these words, I think it meet: for although it doth not pertain unto that particular justice, which consists in the equality of the thing received and repaid, yet it is called justice, because it hath as strong an obligation, as any thing that is due by justice,