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Some Interpreters observe, that the word (Truth) used in the original Text, is put without the usual emphatic prefix, and hence suppose him to understand every kind of knowledge, both Natural, Moral and Divine: but this cannot be the meaning, for God hath not given to all men that advantage, nor yet is it necessary that every one be acquainted with all the inferior Truths of subordinate Arts and Sciences. Some again interpret it of Gospel Ordinances, in which the great saving Truths are dispensed; and by buying of them, they understand, a being at the charge of upholding and maintaining a Gospel Ministry: but this is also too narrow an interpretation for the Text; for there is many an one that doth so, and is yet for all this a through stranger to the Truth, though this may be included. Truth in the Scripture is used in divers senses, and it would be both tedious, and not necessary, to enumerate them all; I shall therefore pitch upon this conclusion, viz. The Doctrines of the true Religion, ⟨p. 8⟩as they are delivered by God himself, and contained in the Holy Scriptures, directing us the way to Eternal Life and Salvation, are properly that Truth which the Holy Ghost here exhibits, and adviseth to be bought.

Some Interpreters observe, that the word (Truth) used in the original Text, is put without the usual emphatick prefix, and hence suppose him to understand every kind of knowledge, both Natural, Moral and Divine: but this cannot be the meaning, for God hath not given to all men that advantage, nor yet is it necessary that every one be acquainted with all the inferiour Truths of subordinate Arts and Sciences. Some again interpret it of Gospel Ordinances, in which the great saving Truths are dispensed; and by buying of them, they understand, a being at the charge of upholding and maintaining a Gospel Ministry: but this is also too narrow an interpretation for the Text; for there is many an one that doth so, and is yet for all this a through stranger to the Truth, though this may be included. Truth in the Scripture is used in divers sences, and it would be both tedious, and not necessary, to enumerate them all; I shall therefore pitch upon this conclusion, viz. The Doctrines of the true Religion, ⟨p. 8⟩as they are delivered by God himself, and contained in the Holy Scriptures, directing us the way to Eternal Life and Salvation, are properly that Truth which the Holy Ghost here exhibits, and adviseth to be bought.