A sermon preached at the first visitation of the Right Reverend Father in God Ralph, Lord Bishop of Chichester, holden there Septemb. 20th, 1675 by William Howell ...
nor doth it intermeddle with those of others) is so precarious an Hypothesis, as that the very being of the Ministery (were there no other Arguments) would be sufficient to refute it;
nor does it intermeddle with those of Others) is so precarious an Hypothesis, as that the very being of the Ministry (were there no other Arguments) would be sufficient to refute it;
The Gentiles had their Vates and Sacerdotes, as well as the Jews their Prophets, Priests and Levites, and the Christians their Pastours and Teachers for the Work of the Ministery.
The Gentiles had their Vates and Sacerdotes, as well as the jews their prophets, Priests and Levites, and the Christians their Pastors and Teachers for the Work of the Ministry.
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for since Saint Paul did Archippus the honour to call him his Fellow-Souldier, it is very unlikely that Archippus wanted either vigilance or courage in using the Weapons of his Warfare.
for since Saint Paul did Archippus the honour to call him his Fellow-Souldier, it is very unlikely that Archippus wanted either vigilance or courage in using the Weapons of his Warfare.
To me therefore it seems much more probable, that the strength and subtilty of the Enemy, the prevalence of Error and Heresie, of Vice and Wickedness was then the occasion of Saint Paul 's sending,
To me Therefore it seems much more probable, that the strength and subtlety of the Enemy, the prevalence of Error and Heresy, of Vice and Wickedness was then the occasion of Saint Paul is sending,
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as it is now of my chusing this Text, which of it self falls into three parts, viz. 1. Saint Paul's Charge. 2. Archippus his Duty. 3. The reason of it.
as it is now of my choosing this Text, which of it self falls into three parts, viz. 1. Saint Paul's Charge. 2. Archippus his Duty. 3. The reason of it.
I begin with Saint Paul 's charge, And say to Archippus: but who must say to Archippus? the Colossians: but had they power to admonish their Minister? Yes, saith Calvin, Saint Paul might have admonished him in his own private name,
I begin with Saint Paul is charge, And say to Archippus: but who must say to Archippus? the colossians: but had they power to admonish their Minister? Yes, Says calvin, Saint Paul might have admonished him in his own private name,
1. The Church hath right to admonish, or also to reprove and depose its Minister, that keeps not within the bounds of his Office, either by neglecting it, or not rightly performing it.
1. The Church hath right to admonish, or also to reprove and depose its Minister, that keeps not within the bounds of his Office, either by neglecting it, or not rightly performing it.
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Had he thought fit to have spoken plainly, 'tis manifestly most likely he would have said, that by the Church he understood a Presbyterian Consistory: for this Church (whatever it be in it self) must needs have the government on its shoulder,
Had he Thought fit to have spoken plainly, it's manifestly most likely he would have said, that by the Church he understood a Presbyterian Consistory: for this Church (whatever it be in it self) must needs have the government on its shoulder,
for not only the Examination and Ordination, but also the Admonition, Suspension and Deposition of Ministers, he hath reserved (as appears very fully by his Epistles to Timothy and Titus ) to such as they were, i. e. to Bishops.
for not only the Examination and Ordination, but also the Admonition, Suspension and Deposition of Ministers, he hath reserved (as appears very Fully by his Epistles to Timothy and Titus) to such as they were, i. e. to Bishops.
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but also by the Fifth Canon of the First, the Sixth of the Second, the Fifth of the Third, the Eighth and the Ninth of the Fourth general Council, all the Censures of the Church,
but also by the Fifth Canon of the First, the Sixth of the Second, the Fifth of the Third, the Eighth and the Ninth of the Fourth general Council, all the Censures of the Church,
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or the exercise of Ecclesiastical Discipline was put into the hands of the Bishops. In matters Ecclesiastical no Lay-men (except the Emperour) were to judge the Clergy;
or the exercise of Ecclesiastical Discipline was put into the hands of the Bishops. In matters Ecclesiastical no Laymen (except the Emperor) were to judge the Clergy;
But in case any thing were objected by credible persons against any Clergy-man under the Order of a Bishop, the Bishop of the Diocess was to judge of it, and inflict punishment for it;
But in case any thing were objected by credible Persons against any Clergyman under the Order of a Bishop, the Bishop of the Diocese was to judge of it, and inflict punishment for it;
but in case the party accused did not acquiesce in the Censure of his Diocesan, there was liberty of Appeal to a Provincial Synod, i. e. to a Synod wherein all the Bishops of the Province were to be gathered together for the examination and decision of such Controversies;
but in case the party accused did not acquiesce in the Censure of his Diocesan, there was liberty of Appeal to a Provincial Synod, i. e. to a Synod wherein all the Bishops of the Province were to be gathered together for the examination and decision of such Controversies;
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yet from that time till the year 1541. or thereabouts, when Calvin 's platform first drew breath at Geneva, I cannot finde it was ever appointed that Ministers (for matters appertaining to their Office) should be admonished, much less deposed by the Laity,
yet from that time till the year 1541. or thereabouts, when calvin is platform First drew breath At Geneva, I cannot find it was ever appointed that Ministers (for matters appertaining to their Office) should be admonished, much less deposed by the Laity,
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If then that had been the Discipline appointed by Christ, and here required by Saint Paul, how wonderful a thing is it, that the Church so soon after their departure out of the World, should change it for another? Very strange and almost impossible it is, that the whole Church of Christ for above a thousand years together should either wholly forget my Text,
If then that had been the Discipline appointed by christ, and Here required by Saint Paul, how wondered a thing is it, that the Church so soon After their departure out of the World, should change it for Another? Very strange and almost impossible it is, that the Whole Church of christ for above a thousand Years together should either wholly forget my Text,
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whereby the people may understand their priviledge to teach and admonish their Teachers, and to contend with Gods Ministers in matters too high for their capacities.
whereby the people may understand their privilege to teach and admonish their Teachers, and to contend with God's Ministers in matters too high for their capacities.
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Observe therefore, that this Charge of Saint Paul concerning Archippus is ushered in with the copulative Conjunction NONLATINALPHABET, and, which I think is seldom or never so used,
Observe Therefore, that this Charge of Saint Paul Concerning Archippus is ushered in with the copulative Conjunction, and, which I think is seldom or never so used,
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and another (whatever it was) from Laodicea, that this should be read in the Church of the Laodiceans, and that that should be read in the Church of the Colossians. The designed end of this Charge manifestly is to uphold Communion between these two Churches, that they might edifie each other in love.
and Another (whatever it was) from Laodicea, that this should be read in the Church of the Laodiceans, and that that should be read in the Church of the colossians. The designed end of this Charge manifestly is to uphold Communion between these two Churches, that they might edify each other in love.
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Saint Chrysostome therefore bids his Reader see how he glues and joyns them together, not only by salutations, but also by the mutual exhibition of Epistles:
Saint Chrysostom Therefore bids his Reader see how he glues and joins them together, not only by salutations, but also by the mutual exhibition of Epistles:
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and then in the very next line charge them to admonish, yea, it may be, chide with and depose Archippus their Minister, that laboured or at least lived among them;
and then in the very next line charge them to admonish, yea, it may be, chide with and depose Archippus their Minister, that laboured or At least lived among them;
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how unlikely a thing is it, that he should couple such charges together! No saith St. Chrysostom, it was unreasonable to appoint the disciples to admonish their Teacher.
how unlikely a thing is it, that he should couple such charges together! No Says Saint Chrysostom, it was unreasonable to appoint the Disciples to admonish their Teacher.
When Solomon charged his Son to say unto Wisdom, Thou art my Sister; did he thereby constitute his Son to be wisdoms Monitor? No surely, he only enjoyned him to love and adhere to her, to be ruled & guided by her:
When Solomon charged his Son to say unto Wisdom, Thou art my Sister; did he thereby constitute his Son to be wisdoms Monitor? No surely, he only enjoined him to love and adhere to her, to be ruled & guided by her:
to stop their mouths he writes these things unto them, saith St. Chrysostom. Hereby then it seems, that the end and design of this charge was, not that the Colossians might admonish Archippus, but that they should declare their good affection, submit themselves unto,
to stop their mouths he writes these things unto them, Says Saint Chrysostom. Hereby then it seems, that the end and Design of this charge was, not that the colossians might admonish Archippus, but that they should declare their good affection, submit themselves unto,
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or else to say to the little foxes, that spoil our vines, rather than to us, Take heed to the Ministery which you have received in the Lord that you fulfil it. And this leads me to
or Else to say to the little foxes, that spoil our vines, rather than to us, Take heed to the Ministry which you have received in the Lord that you fulfil it. And this leads me to
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As for Archippus his Ministery, it is not very easie to determine what it was among the Colossians: because S. Paul useth the word NONLATINALPHABET, some think he was but a Deacon;
As for Archippus his Ministry, it is not very easy to determine what it was among the colossians: Because S. Paul uses the word, Some think he was but a Deacon;
St. Paul himself hath laid the foundation of this conjecture, for he calls Epaphras his dear fellow-servant, and tells the Colossians, He is for them a faithful Minister of Christ, whereby it is plain, He was not an Evangelist only in planting the Gospel,
Saint Paul himself hath laid the Foundation of this conjecture, for he calls Epaphras his dear Fellow servant, and tells the colossians, He is for them a faithful Minister of christ, whereby it is plain, He was not an Evangelist only in planting the Gospel,
and since he was St. Paul 's dear fellow-servant, it is probable he was advanced above the inferiour sort of the Clergy, even to the Apostolical Dignity;
and since he was Saint Paul is dear Fellow servant, it is probable he was advanced above the inferior sort of the Clergy, even to the Apostolical Dignity;
thus Epaphroditus was the Apostle of the Philippians, Titus of the Cretians, and Timothy of the Asiatick Christians; (as Theodoret it seems testifies very fully.) And thus 'tis like that Epaphras was the Apostle, i. e. the Bishop of the Colossians; and so I find by Baronius, that some ancient Martyrologies say expresly, that he was:
thus Epaphroditus was the Apostle of the Philippians, Titus of the Cretians, and Timothy of the Asiatic Christians; (as Theodoret it seems Testifies very Fully.) And thus it's like that Epaphras was the Apostle, i. e. the Bishop of the colossians; and so I find by Baronius, that Some ancient Martyrologies say expressly, that he was:
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and if so (because it was inconsistent with the Primitive Constitutions, that there should be more than one Bishop in one City) it must be concluded, that Archippus his Ministery was but the Office of a Priest or Presbyter:
and if so (Because it was inconsistent with the Primitive Constitutions, that there should be more than one Bishop in one city) it must be concluded, that Archippus his Ministry was but the Office of a Priest or Presbyter:
and having not read the profoundest Histories, he had not known, that when the Gospel had been preached but a little while, the holy Apostle wrote as occasion required:
and having not read the profoundest Histories, he had not known, that when the Gospel had been preached but a little while, the holy Apostle wrote as occasion required:
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in all probability therefore the Doctrine of the Church, and the Worship of God was taught and upheld by the Ministery of Priests or Presbyters among them.
in all probability Therefore the Doctrine of the Church, and the Worship of God was taught and upheld by the Ministry of Priests or Presbyters among them.
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and these Bishops (with the assistance of Deacons, while the number of Believers was not great in those places, without any intermediate Presbyters) undertook not only the Regiment of the Church,
and these Bishops (with the assistance of Deacons, while the number of Believers was not great in those places, without any intermediate Presbyters) undertook not only the Regiment of the Church,
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Thence no doubt it was that long before Epiphanius, Clemens Romanus observed, That the Apostles preaching the Word in Cities and Countreys constituted the First-fruits of their Ministery to be Bishops and Deacons of th•m that should believe.
Thence no doubt it was that long before Epiphanius, Clemens Romanus observed, That the Apostles preaching the Word in Cities and Countries' constituted the Firstfruits of their Ministry to be Bishops and Deacons of th•m that should believe.
thence no doubt it is, that Saint Paul requires a Bishop should be apt to teach, and gives Bishop Timothy direction about himself and his doctrine, the worship of God, and prayers of the Church:
thence no doubt it is, that Saint Paul requires a Bishop should be apt to teach, and gives Bishop Timothy direction about himself and his Doctrine, the worship of God, and Prayers of the Church:
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These things were looked on as so peculiarly the Bishops duty, as that in the Apostles Canons (if they be theirs) the Bishop is said to be intrusted with the people of the Lord, and an account of their souls shall be required from him.
These things were looked on as so peculiarly the Bishops duty, as that in the Apostles Canonas (if they be theirs) the Bishop is said to be Entrusted with the people of the Lord, and an account of their Souls shall be required from him.
there were some crept in among the Colossians, very apt to beguile them with inticing words, whereby they mixed Philosophy with Theology, and confounded Christ with Moses, insomuch that the Church of Colosse was in great danger of being corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ;
there were Some crept in among the colossians, very apt to beguile them with enticing words, whereby they mixed Philosophy with Theology, and confounded christ with Moses, insomuch that the Church of Colosse was in great danger of being corrupted from the simplicity that is in christ;
hereupon their good Bishop Epaphras resolved upon a voyage to Rome, to declare to Saint Paul (at that time a prisoner there) the faith and order that he had setled among the Colossians, together with the sentiments of the Innovators;
hereupon their good Bishop Epaphras resolved upon a voyage to Room, to declare to Saint Paul (At that time a prisoner there) the faith and order that he had settled among the colossians, together with the sentiments of the Innovators;
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that so he might obtain this Epistle to confirm the Faith of wavering Christians, and extirpate the seeds of Heresie and Schism that were sown among them.
that so he might obtain this Epistle to confirm the Faith of wavering Christians, and extirpate the seeds of Heresy and Schism that were sown among them.
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Not that Archippus had Episcopal Authority in its full extent and latitude, but that in Epaphras his place and stead he was at that time the NONLATINALPHABET at Colosse, the Provost or President in all their religious Assemblies, one that took care of and had the greatest part to perform in the worship of God among them:
Not that Archippus had Episcopal authority in its full extent and latitude, but that in Epaphras his place and stead he was At that time the At Colosse, the Provost or President in all their religious Assemblies, one that took care of and had the greatest part to perform in the worship of God among them:
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as when Saint Paul saith to the Philippians, NONLATINALPHABET, and to the Colossians, NONLATINALPHABET, and to the Corinthians NONLATINALPHABET, &c. and thus, saith he, the Apostle every where speaketh,
as when Saint Paul Says to the Philippians,, and to the colossians,, and to the Corinthians, etc. and thus, Says he, the Apostle every where speaks,
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That neither the necessities of his body, nor the exigences of his family, that neither the ease or pleasure of his flesh, the pride or elation of his mind, the curiosities of science or delights of humane learning, much less should the profits or riches, the pomps and luxuries, the dignities or promotions,
That neither the necessities of his body, nor the exigences of his family, that neither the ease or pleasure of his Flesh, the pride or elation of his mind, the curiosities of science or delights of humane learning, much less should the profits or riches, the pomps and luxuries, the dignities or promotions,
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as if either his Religion or that were a contradiction to Nature, and tyed him up from the regular and sober enjoyment of Gods blessings in the midst of opportunities of enjoying,
as if either his Religion or that were a contradiction to Nature, and tied him up from the regular and Sobrium enjoyment of God's blessings in the midst of opportunities of enjoying,
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as if all that is delightful in this state of imperfection and mortality were by a kind of envy in providence sealed up from him under the Character of unlawful,
as if all that is delightful in this state of imperfection and mortality were by a kind of envy in providence sealed up from him under the Character of unlawful,
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no nor yet should lukewarmness or coldness, heedlesness or affected ignorance, or any untoward untractable temper in the Colossians; no nor yet contempt of his person, gifts or office among them, should ever make Archippus unmindful of his Ministery:
no nor yet should lukewarmness or coldness, heedlessness or affected ignorance, or any untoward untractable temper in the colossians; no nor yet contempt of his person, Gifts or office among them, should ever make Archippus unmindful of his Ministry:
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as that with an holy magnanimity and gallantry of mind, he may remove some and despise other discouragements in the exercise of his Ministery. Neither is that all,
as that with an holy magnanimity and gallantry of mind, he may remove Some and despise other discouragements in the exercise of his Ministry. Neither is that all,
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For certainly this NONLATINALPHABET imports inspection into the Ministery and serious consideration of it, such as disposed Archippus to fit and prepare himself for the fulfilling of it.
For Certainly this imports inspection into the Ministry and serious consideration of it, such as disposed Archippus to fit and prepare himself for the fulfilling of it.
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And thus when Saint Paul said to the Ephesians, NONLATINALPHABET, his meaning is that they should do their endeavour, and give diligence to walk circumspectly:
And thus when Saint Paul said to the Ephesians,, his meaning is that they should do their endeavour, and give diligence to walk circumspectly:
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Thus also here when he saith to Archippus, Take heed, (i.e.) attend unto and consider thy Ministery, do not shut thine eyes upon it or turn them away from it,
Thus also Here when he Says to Archippus, Take heed, (i.e.) attend unto and Consider thy Ministry, do not shut thine eyes upon it or turn them away from it,
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If then this be the importance of the word, manifest it is, that Archippus his duty was to study to shew himself approved unto God, a workman that needed not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
If then this be the importance of the word, manifest it is, that Archippus his duty was to study to show himself approved unto God, a workman that needed not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
To this end also, he was to meditate on the things he read, to give himself wholly to them, that his profiting might appear unto all. And all but need,
To this end also, he was to meditate on the things he read, to give himself wholly to them, that his profiting might appear unto all. And all but need,
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To discover what those were, I thought here to have shewed, that those duties which the Church of England now requires of us, were by those days required of the Primitive Presbyters;
To discover what those were, I Thought Here to have showed, that those duties which the Church of England now requires of us, were by those days required of the Primitive Presbyters;
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and if so, then Archippus his duty was (not as the Popish Priests to offer propitiatory Sacrifices for the quick and the dead) but to read the holy Scriptures,
and if so, then Archippus his duty was (not as the Popish Priests to offer propitiatory Sacrifices for the quick and the dead) but to read the holy Scriptures,
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faithful to his Lord, and Faithful to his fellow-servants, and therefore Archippus was to do the work of his Ministery, not for fear of men or love of filthy lucre,
faithful to his Lord, and Faithful to his Fellow servants, and Therefore Archippus was to do the work of his Ministry, not for Fear of men or love of filthy lucre,
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Doctrine to whom Doctrine, Comfort to whom Comfort, Reproof to whom Reproof, Correction to whom Correction, Instruction to whom Instruction was due, according to the will and commandment of his Lord and Master.
Doctrine to whom Doctrine, Comfort to whom Comfort, Reproof to whom Reproof, Correction to whom Correction, Instruction to whom Instruction was due, according to the will and Commandment of his Lord and Master.
Nor was it possible for him to take due heed unto his Ministery, without endeavours to fulfill it in his life as well as in the exercise of his Function.
Nor was it possible for him to take due heed unto his Ministry, without endeavours to fulfil it in his life as well as in the exercise of his Function.
and what, I pray, is the Gospel? is it a piece of Book-learning that floats in the Brain like empty froth or bubbles in the Sea? no surely there is more in it than so;
and what, I pray, is the Gospel? is it a piece of Book-learning that floats in the Brain like empty froth or bubbles in the Sea? no surely there is more in it than so;
know therefore that those things which are in that life by the necessity of its Nature, the Lord prescribes to be done in this by the freedom of our choice:
know Therefore that those things which Are in that life by the necessity of its Nature, the Lord prescribes to be done in this by the freedom of our choice:
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so that if any one defining the Gospel should say, It is the form or pattern of the life to come after the Resurrection, he seems not to me to have missed the Mark, saith Saint Basil: But what life is that that is to come after the Resurrection? why it doth not yet appear what we shall be, but we know that when he shall appear we shall be like him.
so that if any one defining the Gospel should say, It is the from or pattern of the life to come After the Resurrection, he seems not to me to have missed the Mark, Says Saint Basil: But what life is that that is to come After the Resurrection? why it does not yet appear what we shall be, but we know that when he shall appear we shall be like him.
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whereby 'tis plain, that unless Archippus did continue in his Ministery, he had little reason to hope that he should save either himself or his Hearers.
whereby it's plain, that unless Archippus did continue in his Ministry, he had little reason to hope that he should save either himself or his Hearers.
Archippus was none of the gifted Brethren, that because they can talk fluently mysterious non-sense in Scripture-language wrested, do take upon them the work of the Ministery:
Archippus was none of the gifted Brothers, that Because they can talk fluently mysterious nonsense in Scripture-language wrested, do take upon them the work of the Ministry:
not to promote vain-glory, or foment Factions, but NONLATINALPHABET, to the common good and benefit both of the Receiver and of the whole Community wherein he received it,
not to promote vainglory, or foment Factions, but, to the Common good and benefit both of the Receiver and of the Whole Community wherein he received it,
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e.) NONLATINALPHABET, saith Saint Chrysostom, in his quae Domini sunt, saith Saint Anselm, secundum praecepta Domini, saith Grotius. For my part I shall not undertake to umpire between them,
e.), Says Saint Chrysostom, in his Quae Domini sunt, Says Saint Anselm, secundum praecepta Domini, Says Grotius. For my part I shall not undertake to umpire between them,
In reference to Archippus his Ministery, this in the Lord, will certainly be most naturally rendred in the things of the Lord, or in rebus divinis, as Lyra notes.
In Referente to Archippus his Ministry, this in the Lord, will Certainly be most naturally rendered in the things of the Lord, or in rebus divinis, as Lyra notes.
For evident it is, that Archippus was no Minister of State, nor was his Ministery conversant about the pomps and Pageants, the glozing grandeur and vanities of the World, the lusts and luxuries of the flesh,
For evident it is, that Archippus was no Minister of State, nor was his Ministry conversant about the pomps and Pageants, the glozing grandeur and vanities of the World, the Lustiest and luxuries of the Flesh,
he therein therefore was the Minister of God or Servant of the Lord, set about his work, and cursed (you know) is he that doth the work of the Lord negligently.
he therein Therefore was the Minister of God or Servant of the Lord, Set about his work, and cursed (you know) is he that does the work of the Lord negligently.
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and assert his right, to negotiate his affairs and promote his honour in the world, by bringing himself and others to a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ, (i. e.) to such a state as that they may be full of Christ, his knowledge and holiness, his grace and goodness;
and assert his right, to negotiate his affairs and promote his honour in the world, by bringing himself and Others to a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of christ, (i. e.) to such a state as that they may be full of christ, his knowledge and holiness, his grace and Goodness;
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Grotius observes an Hebraisme in the Text, Take heed to the Ministery which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it. (i. e.) saith he, Take heed that thou fulfil in the Lord the Ministery which thou hast received.
Grotius observes an Hebraism in the Text, Take heed to the Ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it. (i. e.) Says he, Take heed that thou fulfil in the Lord the Ministry which thou hast received.
This particle therefore he referrs to Archippus his duty, and so renders the sense of it secundum praecepta Domini, Take heed, that thou fulfil thy Ministery according to the Commands of the Lord.
This particle Therefore he refers to Archippus his duty, and so renders the sense of it secundum praecepta Domini, Take heed, that thou fulfil thy Ministry according to the Commands of the Lord.
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Now these gifts, whether of operation or administration (as Saint Paul distinguishes) ought to be imployed and improved to the benefit of those for whom they were given,
Now these Gifts, whither of operation or administration (as Saint Paul Distinguishes) ought to be employed and improved to the benefit of those for whom they were given,
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But if it be found, that he was so negligent and lazy, as to bury it in the earth (designing to gain nothing but earthly enjoyments by it) whatever the success was in that design, it will not plead his cause in the Court of Heaven,
But if it be found, that he was so negligent and lazy, as to bury it in the earth (designing to gain nothing but earthly enjoyments by it) whatever the success was in that Design, it will not plead his cause in the Court of Heaven,
whereof being found guilty, he shall be condemned out of his own mouth, shamefully deprived of his Talent, eternally deposed from his Ministery and cast into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
whereof being found guilty, he shall be condemned out of his own Mouth, shamefully deprived of his Talon, eternally deposed from his Ministry and cast into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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And these things Brethren I have (as it were in a Figure) transferred unto you and my self, that we might learn or at least be put in mind, not so much what was Archippus his duty, as what is ours.
And these things Brothers I have (as it were in a Figure) transferred unto you and my self, that we might Learn or At least be put in mind, not so much what was Archippus his duty, as what is ours.
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