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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 18
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.
In Piety, to establish matters of Religion.
And in matters of Necessity, that cannot be determined otherwise, there is no scruple to be made of it.
And where we are bid not to swear at all, that is, not in ordinary course, or not to swear by creatures: but if we do swear, it is a part of Gods service, 1we must swear by him. And indeed it is a service of God, and to good purpose, when Christians swear to stablish, and determine truths that otherwise are doubtful,
And where we are bid not to swear at all, that is, not in ordinary course, or not to swear by creatures: but if we do swear, it is a part of Gods service, 1we must swear by him. And indeed it is a service of God, and to good purpose, when Christians swear to stablish, and determine truths that otherwise are doubtfull,
- 1What meant by the prohibition not to swear at all.