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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 20
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.
But you will say, the promise is made to the poor in spirit, and to those that hunger and thirst.1
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It is true, but it is by way of preventing an objection of these men that 1are cast down in the sight of their unworthiness. As if Christ had said, You think these men the unworthiest men in the world, that are poor, and ⟨p. 419⟩hungry, and thirsty, you think you are destitute and have nothing; but you are blessed, you have interest in Christ, and in the promises, they are for you. Let no man therefore be discouraged, the promises are free; therefore be not rebellious, stand not out against Gods command; God lays a command upon thee, though thou be not in Christ, and hast no right to the promises, he lays a command on thee to believe.
It is true, but it is by way of preventing an objection of these men that 1are cast down in the sight of their unworthinesse. As if Christ had said, You think these men the unworthiest men in the world, that are poore, and ⟨p. 419⟩hungry, and thirsty, you think you are destitute and have nothing; but you are blessed, you have interest in Christ, and in the promises, they are for you. Let no man therefore be discouraged, the promises are free; therefore be not rebellious, stand not out against Gods command; God layes a command upon thee, though thou be not in Christ, and hast no right to the promises, he laies a command on thee to believe.
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