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A commentary

A COMMENTARY: OR, SERMONS UPON THE SECOND CHAPTER OF THE FIRST Epistle of Saint Peter: WHEREIN METHOD, Sense, Doctrine, and Use, is, with great variety of matter, profitably handled; and sundry heads of Divinity largely discussed.By NICHOLAS BYFIELD, late Preacher of God's Word at Isle-worth in Middlesex.LONDON, Printed by Humphrey Lowness for George Latham, and are to be sold at his shop in Paul's Church-yard, at the Sign of the brazen Serpent. 1623.A COMMENTARY: OR, SERMONS VPON THE SECOND CHAPTER OF THE FIRST Epistle of Saint Peter: WHEREIN METHOD, Sense, Doctrine, and Vse, is, with great variety of matter, profitably handled; and sundry heads of Diuinity largely discussed.By NICHOLAS BYFIELD, late Preacher of God's Word at Isle-worth in Middlesex.LONDON, Printed by Humfrey Lownes for George Latham, and are to be sould at his shop in Paul's Church-yard, at the Signe of the brazen Serpent. 1623.Title page, as transcribed: A COMMENTARY: OR, SERMONS UPON THE SECOND CHAPTER OF THE FIRST Epistle of Saint Peter: WHEREIN METHOD, Sense, Doctrine, and Use, is, with great variety of matter, profitably handled; and sundry heads of Divinity largely discussed. — By NICHOLAS BYFIELD, late Preacher of God's Word at Isle-worth in Middlesex. — LONDON, Printed by Humphrey Lowness for George Latham, and are to be sold at his shop in Paul's Church-yard, at the Sign of the brazen Serpent. 1623.A COMMENTARY: OR, SERMONS VPON THE SECOND CHAPTER OF THE FIRST Epistle of Saint Peter: WHEREIN METHOD, Sense, Doctrine, and Vse, is, with great variety of matter, profitably handled; and sundry heads of Diuinity largely discussed. — By NICHOLAS BYFIELD, late Preacher of God's Word at Isle-worth in Middlesex. — LONDON, Printed by Humfrey Lownes for George Latham, and are to be sould at his shop in Paul's Church-yard, at the Signe of the brazen Serpent. 1623.

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A17384

A commentary

A commentary: or, sermons upon the second chapter of the first epistle of Saint Peter wherein method, sense, doctrine, and use, is, with great variety of matter, profitably handled; and sundry heads of divinity largely discussed. By Nicholas Byfield, late preacher of God's Word at Isle-worth in Middlesex.A commentary: or, sermons vpon the second chapter of the first epistle of Saint Peter vvherein method, sense, doctrine, and vse, is, with great variety of matter, profitably handled; and sundry heads of diuinity largely discussed. By Nicholas Byfield, late preacher of God's Word at Isle-worth in Middlesex.

Nicholas Byfield 1579–1622

London: printed by Humphrey Lownes for George Latham, 1623London: printed by Humfrey Lownes for George Latham, 1623

[16], 922, [6] p. · 245k words · STC 4211 · ESTC S107078

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Nicholas Byfield, A commentary (London, 1623). EEBO-TCP A17384.

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DedicationTO THE HONOURABLE KNIGHT, SIR HORATIO VERE, General of the English forces in the Low-countries; and to his most worthy Lady, the Lady MARY VERE; all happine…TO THE HONOVRABLE KNIGHT, SIR HORATIO VERE, Generall of the English forces in the Low-countries; and to his most worthy Lady, the Lady MARY VERE; all happine…4
To the readerTo the Christian Reader.7
AN EXPOSITION of the Second Chapter of the first Epistle general o…AN EXPOSITION of the Second Chapter of the first Epistle generall o…AN EXPOSITION of the Second Chapter of the first Epistle general of PETER.AN EXPOSITION of the Second Chapter of the first Epistle generall of PETER.pp. 1–9223859
Doctrinepp. 3–49201
Verse 2. As new borne babes desire the sincere milk of the word, th…Verse 2. As new borne babes desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.pp. 49–92185
Verse. 3. Because ye have tasted, that the Lord is gracious, or bou…Verse. 3. Because ye haue tasted, that the Lord is gracious, or bou…

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Verse. 3. Because ye have tasted, that the Lord is gracious, or bountiful.Verse. 3. Because ye haue tasted, that the Lord is gracious, or bountifull.

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Verse 4. To whom coming, as to a living stone, disallowed of men, b…Verse 4. To whom coming, as to a liuing stone, disallowed of men, b…Verse 4. To whom coming, as to a living stone, disallowed of men, but chosen of God, and precious.Verse 4. To whom coming, as to a liuing stone, disallowed of men, but chosen of God, and precious.pp. 112–140146

Verse 5. Ye also, as lively stones, be made a spiritual house, an…Verse 5. Ye also, as liuely stones, be made a spirituall house, an…Verse 5. Ye also, as lively stones, be made a spiritual house, an holy Priest-hood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.Verse 5. Ye also, as liuely stones, be made a spirituall house, an holy Priest-hood, to offer vp spirituall sacrifices, acceptable to God by Iesus Christ.pp. 140–174151

Verse 6. Wherefore also it is contained in the Scripture, Behold, I…Verse 6. Wherfore also it is contained in the Scripture, Behold, I…Verse 6. Wherefore also it is contained in the Scripture, Behold, I put in Zion a chief corner-stone, elect and precious: and he that believeth therein, shall…Verse 6. Wherfore also it is contained in the Scripture, Behold, I put in Sion a chief corner-stone, elect and precious: and hee that beleeueth therein, shal…pp. 174–215162

Verses 7.8. 7. Unto you therefore which believe, it is precious: bu…Verses 7.8. 7. Vnto you therefore which beleeue, it is precious: bu…Verses 7.8. 7. Unto you therefore which believe, it is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the Builders disallowed, the same is mad…Verses 7.8. 7. Vnto you therefore which beleeue, it is precious: but vnto them which be disobedient, the stone which the Builders disallowed, the same is mad…pp. 215–248164

Verse 8. And a stone to stumble at, and a rock of offence, even to…Verse 8. And a stone to stumble at, and a rocke of offence, euen to…Verse 8. And a stone to stumble at, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the Word, being disobedient, unto the which thing they were even or…Verse 8. And a stone to stumble at, and a rocke of offence, euen to them which stumble at the Word, being disobedient, vnto the which thing they were euen or…pp. 249–278113

Verses 9, and 10. But ye are a chosen generation, a royal Priest…Verses 9, and 10. But yee are a chosen generation, a royall Priest…Verses 9, and 10. But ye are a chosen generation, a royal Priest hood, an holy Nation, a peculiar people, that ye should show forth the virtues of h•• that…Verses 9, and 10. But yee are a chosen generation, a royall Priest hood, an holy Nation, a peculiar people, that ye should shew forth the vertues of h•• that…pp. 278–361394

Verse 10. Which in times past were not a people, yet are now the pe…Verse 10. Which in times past were not a people, yet are now the people of God: which in times past were not under mercy, but now have obtained mercy.Verse 10. Which in times past were not a people, yet are now the people of God: which in times past were not vnder mercy, but now haue obtained mercy.pp. 362–400143

Verses 11.12. Dearly beloved, I beseech you, as strangers and pilgr…Verses 11.12. Dearly beloued, I beseech you, as strangers and pilgr…Verses 11.12. Dearly beloved, I beseech you, as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which fight against the soul: And have your conversation…Verses 11.12. Dearly beloued, I beseech you, as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which fight against the soule: And haue your conuersation…pp. 400–471321

Verse 12. And have your conversation honest amongst the Gentiles; t…Verse 12. And haue your conuersation honest amongst the Gentiles; t…Verse 12. And have your conversation honest amongst the Gentiles; that they which speak evil of you, as evil doers, may by your good works which they shall…Verse 12. And haue your conuersation honest amongst the Gentiles; that they which speak euill of you, as euill doers, may by your good works which they shall…pp. 471–558306

Verse 13. Submit your selves to every ordinance of man for the Lord…Verse 13. Submit your selues to euery ordinance of man for the Lord…Verse 13. Submit your selves to every ordinance of man for the Lords sake: whether to the King, as superior:Verse 13. Submit your selues to euery ordinance of man for the Lords sake: whether to the King, as superior:pp. 558–614205

Verse 14. Or unto governors, as unto them, that are sent by him fo…Verse 14. Or vnto gouernours, as vnto them, that are sent by him fo…Verse 14. Or unto governors, as unto them, that are sent by him for the punishment of evil doers, and for the praise of them that do well.Verse 14. Or vnto gouernours, as vnto them, that are sent by him for the punishment of euill doers, and for the praise of them that doe well.pp. 615–63065

Verse 15. For so is the will of God, that with welldoing you may pu…Verse 15. For so is the will of God, that with welldoing you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.pp. 630–668122

Verse 16. As free▪ and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliti…Verse 16. As free▪ and not vsing your liberty for a cloke of maliti…Verse 16. As free▪ and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.Verse 16. As free▪ and not vsing your liberty for a cloke of malitiousnes, but as the seruants of God.pp. 668–693105

Verse 17. Honour all men: love the brother-hood: fear God: honour…Verse 17. Honour all men: loue the brother-hood: feare God: honour…Verse 17. Honour all men: love the brother-hood: fear God: honour the King.Verse 17. Honour all men: loue the brother-hood: feare God: honour the King.pp. 694–71283

Verse 18. Servants, be subject to your Masters with all fear, not…Verse 18. Seruants, bee subiect to your Masters with all feare, not…Verse 18. Servants, be subject to your Masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.Verse 18. Seruants, bee subiect to your Masters with all feare, not onely to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.pp. 712–742139

Verses 19. and 20. For this is thank-worthy, if a man for conscienc…Verses 19. and 20. For this is thank-worthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. For what glory is it, if when ye be buff…Verses 19. and 20. For this is thank-worthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure griefe, suffering wrongfully. For what glory is it, if when ye be buff…pp. 743–781114

Verse 20. For what glory is it, if when you be buffeted for your f…Verse 20. For what glory is it, if when you bee buffeted for your f…Verse 20. For what glory is it, if when you be buffeted for your faults, you shall take it patiently? But if when you do well, and suffer for it, you take …Verse 20. For what glory is it, if when you bee buffeted for your faults, you shall take it patiently? But if when you doe well, and suffer for it, you take …pp. 781–78751

Verse 21. For, hereunto ye are called: for, Christ also suffered fo…Verse 21. For, heerunto yee are called: for, Christ also suffred fo…Verse 21. For, hereunto ye are called: for, Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye also should follow his steps.Verse 21. For, heerunto yee are called: for, Christ also suffred for vs, leauing vs an example, that ye also should follow his steps.pp. 787–80885

Verses 22, 23. Who did no sin, neither was there guile found in h…Verses 22, 23. Who did no sinne, neither was there guile found in h…Verses 22, 23. Who did no sin, neither was there guile found in his mouth: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again: when he suffered, he threatened no…Verses 22, 23. Who did no sinne, neither was there guile found in his mouth: Who, when hee was reuiled, reuiled not again: when hee suffred, hee threatned no…pp. 808–830111

Verse 24. Who his own self bare our sins in his body on the tree…Verse 24. Who his owne selfe bare our sinnes in his body on the tre…Verse 24. Who his own self bare our sins in his body on the tree; that we being delivered from sin, should live in righteousness, by whose stripes you we…Verse 24. Who his owne selfe bare our sinnes in his body on the tree; that wee being deliuered from sin, should liue in righteousnes, by whose stripes you we…pp. 831–887220

Verse 25. For you were as sheep going astray, but are now returned…Verse 25. For you were as sheepe going astray, but are now returned…Verse 25. For you were as sheep going astray, but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.Verse 25. For you were as sheepe going astray, but are now returned vnto the Shepheard and Bishop of your soules.pp. 887–922168

IndexAn Alphabetical Index of the most principal things handled throughout the whole book.An Alphabeticall Index of the most principall things handled throughout the whole booke.22

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Title as printed: A commentary: or, sermons upon the second chapter of the first epistle of Saint Peter wherein method, sense, doctrine, and use, is, with great variety of matter, profitably handled; and sundry heads of divinity largely discussed. By Nicholas Byfield, late preacher of God's Word at Isle-worth in Middlesex.A commentary: or, sermons vpon the second chapter of the first epistle of Saint Peter vvherein method, sense, doctrine, and vse, is, with great variety of matter, profitably handled; and sundry heads of diuinity largely discussed. By Nicholas Byfield, late preacher of God's Word at Isle-worth in Middlesex.
Author: Nicholas Byfield 1579–1622
Place: London
Printer: Humphrey LownesHumfrey Lownes
Bookseller: George Latham
Year: 1623
Imprint: London : Printed by Humphrey Lownes for George Latham, and are to be sold at his shop in Paul's Church-yard, at the sign of the brazen Serpent, 1623.London : Printed by Humfrey Lownes for George Latham, and are to be sould at his shop in Paul's Church-yard, at the signe of the brazen Serpent, 1623.
Size: [16], 922, [6] p.
Words: 245,255
Catalogue: STC 4211 · ESTC S107078
Text: EEBO-TCP A17384
Notes: Editor's dedication signed: William Gouge.
The first leaf is blank.
Includes index.
Reproduction of the original in Yale University. Library.
Licence: CC0 1.0 (TCP transcription); underlying work in the public domain

Transcription: EEBO-TCP A17384