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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 2
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And as for time, so for persons: a notorious, incorrigible Heretic salute not: to salute such a one would be (as it were) a connivance, or an indulgence 1to him, salute him not. The denying of a Salutation many times hath the force of a censure: the party neglected may think there is somewhat in him for which he is neglected in that manner. In these cases salutations may be omitted sometimes: But I go unto the particulars. Grace be unto you and peace.
And as for time, so for persons: a notorious, incorrigible Heretick salute not: to salute such a one would be (as it were) a connivence, or an indulgence 1to him, salute him not. The denying of a Salutation many times hath the force of a censure: the party neglected may think there is somewhat in him for which he is neglected in that manner. In these cases salutations may be omitted sometimes: But I go unto the particulars. Grace be unto you and peace.
- 12. To an Heretic2. To an Heretick
These are the good things wished. We see the Apostle, a blessed man, that had been in the third heaven wrapped up, that had been taught of Christ, what things were most excellent, and had himself seen excellent things which he could not utter, when he comes to wishes, we see out of heavenly wisdom and experience he draws them to two heads, all good things to Grace and peace. If there had been better things to be wished, he would have wished them, but Grace and peace are the principal things. What is meant by Grace here?
These are the good things wished. We see the Apostle, a blessed man, that had been in the third heaven wrapt up, that had been taught of Christ, what things were most excellent, and had himself seen excellent things which he could not utter, when he comes to wishes, we see out of heavenly wisedom and experience he drawes them to two heads, all good things to Grace and peace. If there had been better things to be wished, he would have wished them, but Grace and peace are the principal things. What is meant by Grace here?