A72378:54
Certain godly, and most necessary annotations upon the thirteenth chapter to the RomansCertaine godly, and most necessarie annotations vpon the thirteenth chapter to the Romanes
Certain godly, and most necessary annotations upon the thirteenth chapter to the Romans: set forth by the right vigilant pastor: John Hopper, by Gods calling, Bishop of Gloucester.Certaine godly, and most necessarie annotations vpon the thirteenth chapter to the Romanes: set forth by the right vigilant pastor: Iohn Hoper, by Gods calling, Bishop of Gloucester.
printed by Robert Walde-grave, 1583printed by Robert Walde-graue, 1583
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.
The Text.
And even for this cause pay ye tribute, for they are Gods ministers appointed to the same purpose.
And euen for this cause pay yee tribute, for they are Gods ministers appoynted to the same purpose.
IF we were not bound in conscience to obey them, we should not need to pay tribute unto them, but seeing we ought to pay tribute, Taxes and subsidies we know they do defend us against all force, violence, and wrongs of our enemies. Therefore tribute is a note and knowledge of our obedience, which we must pay willingly […] ⟨image 17⟩gladly of duty as Christ saith, give unto God, ye which is Gods, and to the emperor, that which is the emperors.
IF we were not bound in conscience to obey them, we should not need to pay tribute vnto them, but seeing we ought to pay tribute, Taxes and subsidies we know they doe defend vs against al force, violence, and wronges of our ennemies. Therfore tribute is a note and knowledge of our obedience, which we must pay willingly 〈…〉 ⟨image 17⟩