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An analytical exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustratedAn analyticall exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustrated
An analytical exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustrated by doctrines out of every text and applied by their uses for a further progress in holiness / by ... William Ames ...An analyticall exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustrated by doctrines out of every text and applyed by their uses for a further progresse in holinesse / by ... William Ames ...
London: printed by E.G. for John Rothwell, 1641London: printed by E.G. for Iohn Rothwell, 1641
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Verse 8. Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous. V. 9. Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing, knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Verse 8. Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pittifull, be courteous. V. 9. Not rendring evill for evill, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing, knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
The Analysis.
The Apostle doth in these two verses briefly comprehend those duties, which belong unto all sorts of men. For because it would be too long particularly to describe all the particular virtues, nor can there be such a doctrine delivered, that should direct * every particular man in his duty, * singules quà singulos, as such a particular man, as before it was delivered touching masters and servants, wives and husbands, therefore he doth here commend some general duties unto all, from which all particular ones will easily follow. And the first of these is Concord. 2. Mutual sympathy. 3. Brotherly love. 4. Pity. 5. Courteousness. 6. Christian Patience, whereby we do not only forbear to curse those that curse us, but also bless them; of which last duty, as being the difficultest of all, he gives a special reason, which is taken from the end of our calling, whereby we come to the possession of all blessings, and as much as in us lies, ought we to communicate it unto others.