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A continuation of the exposition of the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the…
A continuation of the exposition of the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews viz, on the sixth, seventh, eight, ninth, and tenth chapters : wherein together with the explication of the text and context, the priesthood of Christ ... are declared, explained and confirmed : as also, the pleas of the Jews for the continuance and perpetuity of their legal worship, with the doctrine of the principal writers of the Socinians about these things, are examined and disproved / by J. Owen ...
London: printed for Nathaniel Ponder, 1680
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Having considered in general the good persuasion of the Apostle concerning those Hebrews, we may consider in especial, his Expression of the things which he was so persuaded to be in them; And this is double, (1) [Greek or Hebrew], better things; (2) [Greek or Hebrew], such as accompany Salvation.
Having considered in general the good perswasion of the Apostle concerning those Hebrews, we may consider in especial, his Expression of the things which he was so perswaded to be in them; And this is double, (1) 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, better things; (2) 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, such as accompany Salvation.
(1) He was persuaded concerning them, [Greek or Hebrew], Better things. There 1seems to be a comparison included in this expression, and not only an opposition unto what was spoken. If so, then there is a supposition of some good things granted unto those treated of. This therefore cannot refer unto the Verses immediately before, which express only their Barrenness and Destruction, but it must relate unto ver. 4, 5, 6. where the Spiritual Gifts collated on them are enumerated. They are Good things in themselves, but yet such Good things as may perish and they also on whom they are bestowed. Those who enjoy them may yet be barren Ground, and so cursed and burned. But the Apostle is persuaded better things of those to whom he speaks, namely, such things as accompany Salvation, such as whosoever is made partaker of shall never perish Eternally. Or [Greek or Hebrew] may be put for [Greek or Hebrew] Good things as Chrysostom supposeth. But yet neither is there any need of supposing an impropriety in the expression. For it is usual to express excellent things in words of the comparative Degree, although no comparison be included; especially when they are made mention of with respect unto others who have no interest in them.