Heaven upon earth in the serene tranquillity and calm composure, in the sweet peace…

We intend to insist on the latter part of the verse, yet because the consideration of the scope may be of considerable use, we shall shortly, and but in passing, touch on some observations from it; The first whereof (which is […]) is, That a man that endeavours sincerely, and seriously to keep a good Conscience, may yet, notwithstanding ⟨p. 275⟩be exceedingly mistaken, and mis-represented in the world; Paul here found it needful to clear himself thus, which he needed not to have done, if he had not been much mistaken, and mis-represented.

We intend to •nsist on the latter part of the verse, yet because the consideration of the scope may be of considerable use, we shall shortly, and but in passing, touch on some observations from it; The first whereof (which is 〈…〉) is, That a man that endeavours sincerely, and seriously to keep a good Conscience, may yet, notwithstanding ⟨p. 275⟩be exceedingly mistaken, and mis-represented in the world; Paul here found it needful to clear himself thus, which he needed not to have done, if he had not been much mistaken, and mis-represented.

2ly. Observe, That a man under many mistakes, misrepresentations, and reproaches, may have a good Conscience; so that a man is not in reference thereto obliged to stand to others thoughts, and judgement of him; Thus it was a small thing for this same Apostle, to be judged by mans judgement; As he tells us, 1 Cor. 4. v. 3. Therefore ye would beware to lay weight on mistakes, mis-representations, or false reports of men; since a good report, and a good Conscience go not always together; Paul went through good report and ill report, and digested all these things; so that his peace, and the Testimony of a good Conscience were not thereby marred.