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A Practical Commentary on the Epistle of Jude
A practical commentary, or An exposition with notes on the Epistle of Jude. Delivered (for the most part) in sundry weekly lectures at Stoke-Newington in Middlesex. By Thomas Manton, B.D. and minister of Covent-Garden.
London: printed by J.M. for Luke Fawn, 1658
Title page typeset from the transcription.
AN EXPOSITION WITH NOTES On the EPISTLE of JUDE. › Verse 9 › Question and answer 4
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.
Thirdly, Here is Reproof to wicked men that perform the1 Devils Ministry act the part of the bad Angels rather then the good; despise, slander, oppose, seduce, and tempt the children of God: how darest thou despise those whom the Angels honour? you think them unworthy of your countenance and company▪ when Angels disdain not to vouchsafe them their service and attendance; you slander those whom they defend, and oppose and persecute them whom they are engaged to protect; and wrong them whose Angels behold the face of God; and tempt and seduce them, whom they rejoice to see brought home to God.
Thirdly, Here is Reproof to wicked men that perform the1 Divels Ministry act the part of the bad Angels rather then the good; despise, slaunder, oppose, seduce, and tempt the children of God: how darest thou despise those whom the Angels honour? you think them unworthy of your countenance and company▪ when Angels disdain not to vouchsafe them their service and attendance; you slaunder those whom they defend, and oppose and persecute them whom they are engaged to protect; and wrong them whose Angels behold the face of God; and tempt and seduce them, whom they rejoyce to see brought home to God.
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I have but one word more, and I have done with this1 Point. Get this interest if you would be under this Tutelage; get an interest in Christ, and then you get an interest in the Angels, their Angels, &c. Mat. 18. 10. they are not called Gods, but theirs, hereafter the Saints shall be [Greek or Hebrew], like the Angels in Heaven,