An assertion of the government of the Church of Scotland in the points of…

We have heard D. Fields three glosses upon this place in question. Sutcliffe hath given us other three which are no better.¹ First, he ⟨p. 51⟩saith, that if there be here any distinction of ruling Elders, it is betwixt those that labour more abundantly and painfully, and betwixt those that labour not so much.² This gloss is also received by Saravia, by Titen, by Bishop Hall in his Assertion of Episcopacy by divine right. They tell us, it is one thing to preach, another thing to labour in the word and doctrine, Answ. 1. It is not the ministry of the word, but the ministry of ruling which here the Apostle maketh common to both. 2. This exposition alloweth not only honour, but double honour; yea, a high degree of double honour to such as take no pains in preaching, but are sparing therein. 3. It maketh the Apostles speech not to grow, but to fall: for [Greek or Hebrew] when they have stretched it to the full, noteth only great labour, whereas to rule well importeth both great labour and great prudence, dexterity, faithfulness and charity beside. 4. It maketh the last part of the speech, In the Word and Doctrine, to be superfluous: for they hold that all the difference here, is in the measure or manner of labour, and no difference in re subjecta. 5. All who have any charge in the Ministry, are called [Greek or Hebrew] 1 Thess. 5.11. If they be at all faithful, and worthy of honour, then do they labour, 1 Cor. 3.8. yea, in labouring, watch, as they that must give account, Heb. 13.27. 6. The Rhemists ⟨p. 52⟩do interpret the Apostle in the same manner. But Cartwright answereth them; If he had meant any extraordinary labour, he would rather have said,³ [Greek or Hebrew], then [Greek or Hebrew]: for other where he useth [Greek or Hebrew], as a degree of painful travel above [Greek or Hebrew], which is put for common labour, Rom, 16.12.