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

After that description of these men, which was set down in the three fore-going verses, here in the beginning of this 13 verse, is again repeated that just punishment which they must expect. they shall receive the reward of unrighteousness. Then he makes a new description of the same men, that they might wax the more fierce if it were possible. And he describes them by three chief vices, 1 By the luxury, whereunto they gave their minds. 2 By then uncleanness, 3 By their covetousness. Their luxury is set forth and aggravated, 1 By the adjunct of pleasure. 2 By the adjunct of time, that it was in the day time. 3 By the effect, that they did by this means, as spots and blemishes, defile not only themselves, but also those with whom they were conversant. Of which effect also he shows the cause in another effect, that deceiving was joined with this luxury. Their uncleanness is described, 1 By the helping causes or instruments, in these words: Having eyes full of adultery. 2 By the adjunct of constancy, because they cannot cease from sin. 3 By the effect, beguiling unstable souls. Their covetousness is explained, 1 By the primary subject of it, in these words, the heart, there it was seated. 2 By the adjunct of custom, in these words, A heart ex-excised. Last of all, the end and sum of this description is expressed, that they are accursed children.

AFter that description of these men, which was set down in the three fore-going verses, here in the beginning of this 13 verse, is againe repeated that just punishment which they must expect. they shall receive the reward of unrighteousnesse. Then he makes a new description of the same men, that they might wax the more fierce if it were possible. And he describes them by three chiefe vices, 1 By the luxury, whereunto they gave their minds. 2 By then uncleannesse, 3 By their covetousnesse. Their luxury is set forth and aggravated, 1 By the adjunct of pleasure. 2 By the adjunct of time, that it was in the day time. 3 By the effect, that they did by this means, as spots and blemishes, defile not only themselves, but also those with whom they were conversant. Of which effect also he shewes the cause in another effect, that deceiving was joyned with this luxury. Their uncleannesse is described, 1 By the helping causes or instruments, in these words: Having eyes full of adultery. 2 By the adjunct of constancy, because they cannot cease from sin. 3 By the effect, beguiling unstable soules. Their covetousnesse is explained, 1 By the primary subject of it, in these words, the heart, there it was seated. 2 By the adjunct of custome, in these words, A heart ex-excised. Last of all, the end and summe of this description is expressed, that they are accursed children.