The institutions of Christian religion, written by the reverend father, M. John Calvin, compendiously…The institutions of Christian religion, written by the reuerend father, M. Iohn Caluin, compendiously…

11 Hereupon it followeth, that all wars are just & lawful, that are taken in hand to execute public vengeance.

11 Herevpon it foloweth, yt all wars are iust & lawfull, that are taken in hād to execute publike vengeance.

12 That hindereth not, which is objected out of the new Testament, that there is no testimony or example which teacheth that war is a lawful thing for Christians, which he proveth by three reasons. but here on both sides they must take heed that they be not led by ⟨p. 267⟩their own desires or proper affection, more than public sense: hereupon also it followeth, Garrisons, Leagues, & other civill fortifications are lawful.

12 That hindreth not, which is obiected out of the newe Testament, that there is no testimony or example which teacheth that war is a lawfull thing for Christians, which he proueth by thrée reasons. but heere on both sides they must take héede that they bee not led by ⟨p. 267⟩their owne desires or proper affection, more than publike sense: herevpon also it foloweth, Garisons, Leages, & other ciuill fortifications are lawfull.

13 And that the Magistrate may lawfully demand tribute or yearly revenue although here also they must take heed,¹ that whatsoever they be bold to do, they be bold before God with a pure conscience.