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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 23
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And then in Judgment, that is, with discretion, we must understand throughly the matter whereof we swear, and what an oath is. Therefore 1persons under years ought not to take an oath, because they cannot swear in Judgment, to know what the weight and validity of an oath is; and when it is a fit time to take it: it must be taken in serious business. As S. Paul here to clear himself to the souls of the Corinthians whom he laboured to edify: when he saw their ill conceit of him hindered their edification, therefore he clears himself by an oath.
And then in Judgment, that is, with discretion, we must understand throughly the matter whereof we swear, and what an oath is. Therefore 1persons under years ought not to take an oath, because they cannot swear in Judgment, to know what the weight and validity of an oath is; and when it is a fit time to take it: it must be taken in serious businesse. As S. Paul here to clear himself to the soules of the Corinthians whom he laboured to edifie: when he saw their ill conceit of him hindred their edification, therefore he clears himself by an oath.
- 12. In Judgment.
Thirdly, it must be in Justice, that is, we must not bind our selves by an oath to any thing that is ill; it is a rule a long time past. Herod bound 1himself by an oath in that kind. But an oath must never be a bond of injustice, but it must be taken in righteousness.
Thirdly, it must be in Justice, that is, we must not bind our selves by an oath to any thing that is ill; it is a rule a long time past. Herod bound 1