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A learned commentary or exposition
A learned commentary or exposition: upon the first chapter of the second Epistle of S. Paul to the Corinthians Being the substance of many sermons formerly preached at Gray's-Inn, London, by that reverend and judicious divine, Richard Sibbs, D.D. Sometimes Master of Catherine-Hall in Cambridge, and preacher to that honourable society. Published for the public good and benefit of the Church of Christ. By Tho. Manton, B.D. and preacher of the Gospel at Stoke-Newington, near London.A learned commentary or exposition: upon the first chapter of the second Epistle of S. Paul to the Corinthians Being the substance of many sermons formerly preached at Grayes-Inne, London, by that reverend and judicious divine, Richard Sibbs, D.D. Sometimes Master of Catherine-Hall in Cambridge, and preacher to that honourable society. Published for the publick good and benefit of the Church of Christ. By Tho. Manton, B.D. and preacher of the Gospel at Stoake-Newington, near London.
London: printed by J.L. for N.B., 1655
A COMMENTARY upon the first CHAPTER of the second Epistle of S. PAU… › Commentary on verse 17
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.
Flesh is the unregenerate part of man, whereof fleshly wisdom is the chief: for that guides the old man, that is the eye of old Adam. Carnal 1wisdom, it is the fleshes counsellor in all things, therefore especially he means that.
Flesh is the unregenerate part of man, whereof fleshly wisdome is the chief: for that guides the old man, that is the eye of old Adam. Carnall 1wisdome, it is the fleshes counsellour in all things, therefore especially he means that.
- 1Flesh what.
But why is it called flesh?
For many reasons: among many this is one, that the soul so far as it is 1sinful, it is led with things that are fleshly, that are outward, and thereupon a man is called flesh: and the soul it self is called flesh, because it cleaves in its affections, and desires to earthly things. And because the poor understanding now, which ruled all, and should rule all, is become an underling to the carnal will, and carnal lusts; Therefore it self is called flesh likewise, The wisdom of the flesh is enmity with God. For now it is swayed even which way carnal fancy, and opinion, and the flesh lead it.
For many reasons: among many this is one, that the soul so far as it is 1