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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.
Or if times do not fall out so cross, he is not constant in his disposition; and God looks on him as he is in his disposition, and so he will judge him at that day: now being led with the flesh, his disposition alters, and varies.
Or if times do not fall out so crosse, he is not constant in his disposition; and God looks on him as he is in his disposition, and so he will judge him at that day: now being led with the flesh, his disposition alters, and varies.
How shall I know whether I consult according to the flesh, or no?
In a word, examine two things: The ground, and the aim of our actions; 1whence they rise, and what they aim at. Spring they from self-love? aim they at our self-contentment, and private interest? then a man is led with the flesh.
In a word, examine two things: The ground, and the aime of our actions; 1whence they rise, and what they aym at. Spring they from self-love? aym they at our self-contentment, and private interest? then a man is led with the flesh.
- 1How to know we consult with the flesh.