An Exposition Upon Colossians, Biblical commentary 1 · Chapter 1 · Verse 27
Verse 27.
To whom God would make knowne what is the riches of his glorious misterie among the Gentiles, which riches is Christ in you for hope of glory.
THese words containe the fifth generall reason, taken from the excellencie of the subiect; the Gospell in the preaching of it propounds vntounto men: and that is Christ. And in this reuelation of Christ, consider, 1. to whom: viz. to the Saints: 2. by whom: viz. God: 3. what is the cause, viz. the Will and good Pleasure of God. He would. 4. the manner: 1. if we respect the vnregenerate world, it is in a Mistery. 2. if we respect the grace communicated, it is a glorious and rich mistery. 3. if wee respect the place where Christ as a Sunne of righteousnesse riseth: it is in you: that is, in the heart of man. 4. if wee respect the persons hee makes choyce of, it is the miserable Gentiles. Amongst the Gentiles. 5. if we respect future things, hee is reuealed as the hope of glory.
To whom.] Of the persons to whom, I hauehave spoken in the end of the former verse: onelyonly this Doctrine may be added. That onelyonly the Saints, that is, holy men, find Treasures & Riches in the power of the glorious Gospel of Christ. The Lords secret is onelyonly with them that feare him aPsal. 25.14.: till faith be reuealed men are shut vp bGal. 3 23., as in a dungeon or prison; the Lord speakes peace onelyonly to his people and his Saints cPsal. 85.8.. The righteousnesse of God is reuealed to the iust man that will liue by faith dRom. 1.17.. Flesh and bloud, till there be a new birth, is not capable of this reuelation eMath. 16.17., men that hate to be reformed hauehave nothing to doe with Gods Couenant fPsal. 50.. Hence we may see where the fault is when men be so auerse, and vnteachable, when people hauehave the meanes and cannot vnderstand to profit and doe good, it is onelyonly in their owne hearts, lusts, and wickednesse of life: and therefore let eueryevery one that would grow rich in knowledge, labour to be abundant in practise, for the sauing knowledge of this misterie increaseth, as grace and holinesse groweth.
God.] Doct. God is the author of all sauing knowledge: he is the Father of lights. The vse is therefore: First, if any man lacke wisedome, let him aske it of God gIam. 1.5.. Secondly, let all that would hauehave knowledge vse good meanes: Those people that are too wise to vse reading, hearing, conference, and Prayer, are but in a miserable case; those they account …illy people, euen as Babes and Sucklings hMath. 11.25., in comparison of them, carry away the blessing, while they liue and dye in their sinnes. Thirdly, in the ministery of men, we must beleeue them no farther then they bring warrant from the word of God: it is Gods word, and not men sayings or precepts, must be our guide: a feare of God bred by mans precepts will be in vaine iMat. 15.. Fourthly, we should prise eueryevery dramme of true knowledge got from the Word, at a high rate, euen to excell all other things, as being the peculiar gift of God.
Would.] The reason of the dispensation of spirituall fauours in Christ, are not in vsus, neyther in will nor worke, but in the good pleasure of Gods will, which should teach vsus with so much the more thankefulnesse to expresse our admiration of Gods louelove, that could finde nothing in vsus but cause of hate, euen for euer; what are wee, or what are our fathers houses, that we should be thus exalted in the Courts of our God? and withall, wee should in all things resigne our selues ouer to Gods will, as the highest cause of all things: wee should rest in his approuing will, as our chiefest happinesse, and obey his prescribing will, as the absolutest and perfectest forme of holinesse, and be subiect to his disposing will, being patient in all trials and troubles, because hee did it kPsal. 39.9.. Lastly, this might breake to powder carnall hopes: how canst thou pleade, thou hopest that God will saue thy soule, seeing there is simply nothing in thee that the Lord cares for; and thou hast not sought his grace by sound Repentance and true Faith?
Make knowne.] Diuers things hauehave beene noted before, concerning this manifestation and reuelation of the Gospell: that which onelyonly I will here adde is the effects of it. The proper effect of the powerfull publication of the Gospell is, to bring life and immortalitie to light l2 Tim 1.10.: But the accidentall effect, is to make variance and oppositions amongst men▪ When CHRIST comes in this manner, hee comes not to bring peace: as the Fanne scattereth the Chaffe from the Wheat, so is the word, powerfully preached. I need goe no further then this Citie for an instance; though matters of controuersie hauehave beene wholy forborne, and differences in matters about Church-gouernement and ceremonies hauehave not beene so much as touched with publike preachings; and that matter of regeneration, faith, and sanctification, hath beene almost onelyonly vrged: yet see what stirres; what differences of censures; what indignation at the reformation of any soules that hauehave beene wrought vponupon by the word; what inuectiues; what strange reports; what abhominable lies, and slanders hauehave beene almost weekely raised, and divulged throughout all the Countrie round about?
What is the riches of the glory.] The Apostles varietie, and effectuall tearmes are to be noted, though hee hauehave spoken much, yet hee is not drawen drye; but speakes still with great feeling and efficacie, both of words and matter. A…d indeed as any men are more holy, they hauehave the more deepe & tender Affections in the meditation of the glory of the things of the Gospell. This holy man cannot fall vponupon the mention of the Gospell, but his affections burst out into great tearmes of admiration, as if hee thirsted after varietie of words to expresse his inward estimation: and as it is a signe of a sanctifying disposition to be so affected; so, when wee see holy men striuing for words to expresse the glory of spirituall things, it may secretly condemne the coldnesse and barrainnesse of our dull spirits, that vsually through the deceitfulnesse of sinne, proue to hauehave the dullest affections, where wee should be most stirred: and the Apostle doth well in seeking these affecting tearmes, that so hee might excite affection and appetite in the hearers; for people will no longer profit by the word, then they admire it, and long after it with estimation: and therefore it should be a holy discretion in Ministers, to study by all meanes to teach in such a manner as might most stirre affection and iust admiration at the power & fitnes of the Word.Quest. But here a question may be asked. Say that we hauehave gotten a great affection to the Word,What we must doe to keepe affection in the admiration of the word. and that we doe highly esteeme of it, and long after it, what must wee doe to keepe this appetite, that we lose it not, and that it dye not in vsus by little and little? I answere: thou must looke to thy selfe in fiue things. First, take heed of euill company: the people that cryed out, for very admiration, Hosanna, blessed be he that commeth in the name of the Lord;Answ. when they were gotten among the Scribes and Pharisees, had altered their note, into Crucifie him, crucifie him. Secondly, thou must purge often, that is, thou must, by mortification, be oft in humbling thy soule, by confession and sorrow to God in prayer; else fulnesse and satietie will ouer-charge this appetite, for so must hee doe that hath a stomacke apt to be filled with ill humours: as experience, both in body and soule shewes. Thirdly, if thou wouldest not despise prophesying, thou must try all things, and keepe that which is good; which thou doest if thou obserue these two rules: 1. if in hearing such Ministers as hauehave eyther their hearts, or the doctrine vnsound, thou separate the pretious from the vile: 2. If in hearing the best men, thou be especially carefull to keepe that part of Doctrine, as did particularly touch thee, and so was in a speciall manner good for thee. Fourthly, thou must looke to thy selfe, that the profits, pleasures, or lusts of the world, steale not away thy hart from communion with God, in the meanes. Whoredome & Wine, and the cares of this life, &c. will take away any mans heart mHose 4.11. Luke …1.34.. Fiftly, thou must exercise thy selfe in the rest of Gods Ordinances, else disvse in one, will in time breed contempt of all, and God will not hauehave all the honour giuen to one of his ordinances; and doth of purpose many times withdraw his blessing, (which is the bellowes of affection and estimation) from one of his ordinances, because hee will be sought in all.
Againe, out of the Apostles tearmes, wee may obserue the great excellencie of the Gospell: for wit, it is a mysterie most deepe: for worth, it is riches: and for credit, it is glory.
True knowledge, is a rich knowledge.Riches.] Doct. The true knowledge of Christ is a rich knowledge. Hence the Corinthians are said to be rich in knowledge n1 Cor. 1.5.: and Paul compares it with, and commends it beyond, all earthly riches oPhil 3.9.: and it is so both in respect of the Obiect, which is CHRIST, the fountaine of all Treasure; and in respect of the nature of it, being a part of eternall life pIohn 17.3.; and in respect of the effects, because it makes a man rich in grace. And it appeares by the contrary; for to be blinde is to be poore, and naked, and miserable qReuel 3.17.: and therefore they are farre wide that thinke all this studying of the Scriptures,Vses. and following Sermons,Vse 1. will make men beggars; they remember not that to take the Gospell from Ierusalem, was to leaue their Houses, as well as Gods House, desolate rMat. 23.37.….39.: and the want of the knowledge of GOD in the Land, was the cause the Lord contended with them by so many iudgements sHos. 4.1.2.: and if any Nation vnderunder Heauen may auouch the truth thereof, this English Nation may: for wee may well say, the Gospell hath beene a rich Gospell vntounto vsus: it hath brought vsus Peace, and Prosperitie within our walles,2. and abundance into all the quarters and corners of the Land. Hence also wee may gather a tryall of our faith: for if wee hauehave faith, wee are carefull to seeke, and as glad to finde, sauing knowledge, as the carnall man is to finde his earthly wealth. Parents also may hence know which way to goe about to make their children happy, euen by stirring vp in their hearts the instruction and nurture of the Lord.
Glorious.] Doct. This mistery is glorious; and it is so. First, if wee respect the originall of it: it was begotten and conceiued in the bosome of Eternity. Secondly, if wee respect the persons imployed in the ministery of it, viz. GOD himselfe, CHRIST, Angels, and the choyse of men. Thirdly, if wee respect the effects: It brings glory to God; for vponupon the opening of the Booke by the Lambe, there followeth Himnes to God tReu. 5.. It brings a glorious rest to the hearts of Christians, when they are satisfied in the assurance of the tidings of Gods louelove, and purged of those vnruly affections that so tormoiled their hearts before vEsa. 1.10.. Besides, the glorious priuiledges which after men are called out of darkenesse, they enioy in this maruailous light x1 Pet. 2.9.. Finally, it shewes a Christian the glory of Heauen: this should comfort Gods Seruants against the scornes of the world, and troubles of life. The Gospell with disgrace and much want, is a great portion; and it matters not how wee be esteemed in the eyes of the world, if wee be made glorious by the Gospell in Gods eyes; and in the eyes of the Saints: they are glorious times when the Gospell workes openly in the life and power of it.
Nine Vses of the Doctrine of the calling of the Gentiles.Among the Gentiles.] In the calling of the Gentiles, wee may informe and instruct our selues many wayes.
First, it should settle vsus in the assurance of the truth of Gods promises. Neuer any promises more vnlikely: and besides, they lay dead for a long time. That which Noah foretolde, is come to passe▪ for laphet is perswaded to dwell in the Tents of Sem xGen. 9.27.. That sea of knowledge, which Esay spake of, is likewise gloriously accomplished among the Churches of the Gentiles yEsa. 11.10.. Ieremie said the Gentiles should come vntounto God from the ends of the earth, and it is fulfilled zIer. 16.19.. The concourse to the preaching of the word, which Micha and Zachary foretold, is likewise verified aMich. 4.1. Zach. 8.20..
Secondly, wee may hence see that the word will make great alterations where it comes.
Thirdly, that God is tyed to no place nor people: if the Iewes will not bring forth fruits worthy of the Gospell, but despise it; the Lord will prouoke them to enuy: euen calling vntounto himselfe a people that sought him not.
Fourthly, that they that are last may be first, and that they that now are not vnderunder mercy, may goe to Heauen before vsus.
Fiftly, that as any people are more sensible of their miserie without grace▪ they more see the riches of their calling. The Gentiles that wallowed in sinne, and wickednesse, see a wonderfull glory in Religion, when by the Gospell they are conuerted. And that may be the reason why Publicanes and sinners are so deepely affected, and inwardly touched, when ciuill honest men are scarsely moued with any sence of the need of their conuersion.
Sixtly, their conuersion may assure vsus, that none are so miserable but the Gospell can make them happy.
Seauenthly, wee may see cause to bewaile the hardnesse of our hearts. Can the Gospel conquer so mightely and effectually, these worlds of people, to the obedience of faith, and such a tender sence of the glorious riches thereof: and are our hearts no more melted and stirred within vsus? Though the Lord cry and roare, and stirre vp himselfe in his iealousie, as a man of warre, yet are we deafe, and heare not; and blind, and see not.
Eyghtly, in that he saith, that this mistery is glorious among the Gentiles, it shewes, that the Monarchy of CHRIST ouer these conquered Gentiles, is truly glorious. Which may iustly confound our Statists and Politicians, that can see no glory but in earthly kingdomes.
Ninthly, let vsus that are abiects of the Gentiles, that hauehave no true honour but by Gods couenant, draw water with ioy out of these Wels of Saluation bEsa. 12.3.: and lastly, our calling, that are Gentiles by nature, should make vsus in compassion of the Iewish-nation, pray heartily for their restoring; since they were cut off, that wee might be grafted on cRom. 11.: and the Law came out of Sion, and the word of the Lord out of Ierusalem dEsa. 2..
Which riche… is Christ in you.] Out of these words 4. things may be obserued.
First, that there is one and the selfesame happines, conferred by the Gospel to all the faithfull; the same I say, in nature and qualitie, though not the same in quantitie, the same spirituall meat, and the same spirituall drinke; the same GOD, and Father, the same CHRIST, and Sauiour▪ the same meanes, and the same merits, the same graces, and the same glory. Which may serue for good vse. For if the Lord giuegive vsus the same wages hee did his best Seruants, we should striue to doe the same worke: wee should bewaile our sinnes with the same sorrow, and watch ouer our liues with the same care, and abound in the same fruits of righteousnesse, and liue by faith in all trials and tentations, as they did. And againe, it may be comfortable for penitent sinners. For the same God that had mercy on Dauid, will confirme vntounto them (if they truly desire his fauour, and will forsake their owne imaginations) by an euerlasting couenant, the sure mercies of Dauid eEsa. 55.1.4.8. And if by faith we proue our selues the children of faithfull Abraham, we shall be blessed with Abraham fRom. 4.24. Gal. 39▪ 2..
Christ the only true riches of the Christian.Secondly, that Christ is the onelyonly true riches of the Christian. 2 Cor. 8.9. Eph. 1, 7. & 2.7. & 3.8. Heb. 11.26. This may serue for diuers vses. 1. To warne vsus, that wee despise not poore Christians, seeing they are made rich in the faith of CHRIST, and heires of the Kingdome gIam. 2.5.. They are truly rich men, though they be neuer so meane in the world. 2. Let vsus all looke to our selues, that we despise not this riches of the bountifulnesse of God, when in the Gospell it is offered vntounto vsus: though wee may goe on with the hardnesse of our not repenting hearts, yet if by speedy repentance wee preuent not our ruine, we shall heape vp wrath against the day of wrath, euen the day of the declaration of the iust vengeance of God vponupon such obstinate and secure sinners hRom. 2.4.5.6.. 3. Let not worldly rich men glory in their riches iIer. 9.24., but rather vse their outward riches as helpes to further them vntounto this true treasure: else their riches shall not shelter them in the day of Gods wrath against the woes denounced against them kIob 36.18.19 Luke 6.12.. Lastly, would any man know some sure way how to thriue with great successe in these spirituall riches, let him then amongst other things, especially, remember to pray hard: for the Lord is rich to all them that call vponupon him lRom. 10.12..
Thirdly, CHRIST is in the faithfull m2 Cor. 13.5.: hee liues in them nGal. 2.20.: hee dwels in them oEphes. 3.18.: but that this doctrine may be more fully vnderstood, I propound fiue things.
1. How Christ is conceiued into the soule of the faithfull.
2. By what effects he discouereth himselfe to be there.
3. What they get by his comming.
4. What intertainement they ought to giuegive him.
5. Who hauehave not Christ in them.
For the first, there is this order. First, God secretly giues Christ to the beleeuer,How Christ is conueyed into the faithfull. and the beleeuer to Christ pRom. 8.32. Esa. 9.6. Iohn 17.6.: then Christ begins to manifest himselfe, riding in the Chariot of the word q2 Cor. 2.14.. The word (that before was a dead letter) receiueth life by the presence of Christ, and that both in the Law and the Gospell. The law being made aliue, attacheth the particular sinner, and playeth vponupon him the part of a Sergeant, accuser, Iaylor, or Iudge. And the sinner putting in baile, the Law brings him to Christ, and will not let him goe to another rGal. 3.24.▪ then the Gospell gets aliue, and crucifies Christ before his eyes sGal. 3.1.: and propounds varietie of sweet promises. The sinner being beaten, and wounded almost to death before hee would yeeld to the arrest of the Law; seeing now whither he is brought, laments with vnspeakeable groanes his owne sinnes, and the horrible torments hee sees the Sonne of God put to, for his sake: and at the same time the spirit of the Sonne working faith, a wide dore is opened, Christ enters in with vnvaluable ioyes, wrought in the heart of the sinner.
Now if you aske by what effects Christ discouers himselfe to be there. I answere:How wee may know that Christ is in our hearts. there is a light (when Christ comes in) that giues the knowledge of the glory of God, in the face of Christ t2 Cor. 4.6.. And being rauished, they behold as in a mirrour, the glory of God, and are transformed into the same Image, the spirit of God, making them suddenly new Creatures u2 Cor. 3.18.. 2. The conuert now findes a sauour of the things of the spirit: and his heart is bowed to be subiect to the law of God xRom. 8.5.7.. 3. Hee is baptized with the fire of zeale, and holy affections, and desiresyMath. 3.11.. 4. There appeares a battell and combat in the soule, and much Iusting on eyther side, the spirit resisting with teares, and strong cries. 5. In this combat Christ vndertaking the battell, sends out by his ordinances, his arrests, and apprehends one by one, eueryevery imagination that rebelliously puts it selfe forward in the opposition, and exalts it selfe, and will not leaue till it be brought in subiection, so as the obedience of Christ may hauehave the vpper hand z2 Cor. 10.5.. 6. The spirit of the Sonne discouers himselfe as a spirit of supplications, by which the tender infant beginnes to learne with holy desires, and secret incouragements to speake in Gods language, and by prayer to make knowne his griefes and wants, in the best manner, vttering his affiance in God, as a Father xGal. 4.6.7.. 7. The louelove of God, and of Christ, and of Gods Word, and Gods people, is shed abroad in his heart, and it now constraineth him to holy duties aRom. 5.9. 2 Cor. 5.14.. 8. The body growes dead in respect of sinne, and the spirit is life for righteousnesse sake bRom. 8.10.: resolution more and more increasing, both for reformation of sinne, and new obedience. 9. Hee findes himselfe proclaimed free, the prison doore set open, his fetters knocked off, his wounds made by the law healing apace, his debts paid, and himselfe in a new world, inioying a true lubile. c2 Cor. 3.17. Esa. 61.1.2.. 10. Hee liues thence-forward by the faith of the Sonne of God, for Saluation, for Iustifica…ion, and for preseruationdGal. 2.20. 2 Cor. 13 14.. 11. The heauenly dewes of spirituall ioyes, often water and refresh his heart in the vse of the meanes, with delightfull peace and tranquilitie in his heart and conscience eHos. 14.6. Rom. 14.17.. Lastly, in a holy couenanting with God, his daily purposes and desires are to cleaue vntounto God, deuoting and consecrating himselfe and his vowed sacrifices vntounto God, in the mediation of Christ.
Thirdly,The benefits come by Christ dwelling in vsus. the benefits he hath by the inhabitation of CHRIST, are such as these. 1. GOD is in Christ, reconciling him, not imputing his sinnes f2 Cor. 5.19.. 2. Christ is made vntounto him Wisedome, Sanctification, Righteousnesse, and Redemption g1 Cor. 1.30.. 3. All the promises of Christ are to him, Yea, and Amen: hauing the earnest giuen in the spirit, and the same sealed by the same spirit h2 Cor. 1.20.22.. 4. Hee is not destitute of any heauenly gifts i1 Cor. 1.6.7., but hath the seeds and beginnings of all sauing graces. 5. The grace of Christ shall be sufficient k2 Cor. 12.9.against all temptations, by the power of Christ, that dwels in him, and as his outward afflictions doe abound, so shall the consolations of Christ abound also l2 Cor. 1.5.. 6. Paul is his, and Apollo is his; yea, all things are his, as he is Christs m1 Cor. 3.22.23., hath his interest in all the means of saluation. 7. God hath giuen him Christ, how shall hee not with him giuegive him all other things also nRom 8.34.35.? Finally, eternall life is the gift of God, in, and with Iesus Christ oRom. 6.…3..
For the fourth, if you aske what you must doe when you finde Christ in your hearts. I answere, if you liue in the spirit, walke in the spirit pGal 5.24., let olde things passe, and all things be new: for if you be in Christ Iesus, you must be new Creatures q2 Cor. 5.16.17., the olde conuersation in times past will not now serue turne, but the olde man with his deceiueable Iusts must be cast off rEphes 4.22.: Now thou must learne also to liue by faith, and not by sence, and carnall hopes as thou hast done. For CHRIST keepes his residence in our hearts by faith sEphes. 3.16.: for in that wee henceforth liue in the flesh, wee must resolue to liue by the faith of the Sonne of God that liueth in vsus tGal. 2 20: being assured that in him are all the treasures of holinesse and happinesse. And to this end thou must pray constantly to God, that thou mayst be able to discerne the length, bredth, depth, & height of this louelove and louing presence of Christ vEphes. 3.18.. For otherwise it is a knowledge passeth all naturall vnderstanding, and his working in vsus is aboue all we can aske or thinke. Why should a Christian feare any want, that carrieth a Mine of treasure within his owne breast? And what a shame is it that wee grow not exceeding rich, seeing there is nothing but Faith and Prayer will get it xRom. 10.12.? and why should wee feare either tribulation, or persecution, paine, or perill, seeing this is our victory, euen of faith, and wee are assured that in the end wee shall be in all these things more then conquerours through him that loueth vsus, and liues in vsus yRom. 8.35.37.?
Further, doth the spirit of meekenesse, and of Christ, dwell in thee? Oh then, aboue many things learne lowlinesse and humilitie zMat. 12.29., and if the Lord giuegive thee a tender and a harmelesse heart, watch with all carefulnesse that thou be not beguiled from the innocent simplicity that is in Christ Iesus *1 Cor. 11.3.. Lastly, thou must labour for inward sinceritie, both of thoughts and affections: thy heart is Christs chamber of presence, where he alwayes resides, and as thou art carefull to looke to thy behauiour because of mans presence, so must thou much more looke to thy heart, to keepe it cleane, and pure, and chaste, and eueryevery day to dresse it new, since the King of glory is come, in to dwell with thee. Men would be very carefull to looke to that roome where they would giuegive their best entertainement. Alas, we hauehave no better roome then our hearts to welcome our Sauiour into: and shall not wee keepe them with all diligence? woe be to vsus, if wee tempt or grieue him by our inward vncleannesse.
Now for the fift point, there are seauen ill signes that Christ dwels not in a mans heart.Seauen ill signes that Christ dwels not in a mans heart.
First, when a man sauours nothing but carnall things.
Secondly, when a man hath, or desires, or esteemes, or labours after no other knowledge, but what is ordinary or naturall.
Thirdly, when a man makes no conscience of inward sinnes.
Fourthly, when a man hath no zeale in Gods worship, or holy affections towards God, and his people, and his word.
Fiftly, when a man hath not a faith that hee can liue by.
Sixtly, when a man neuer feeles the heauenly ioyes of Christ in his heart.
Seauenthly, when a man can liue in any grosse sinne, without trouble and anguish of spirit or desire, and indeauour to breake it off by repentance.
The hope of glory.] The riches of a Christian are eyther in this life, and so it lies in the grace of IESVS CHRIST; or else in the world to come, and so it is glory, euen a most glorious and admirable excellency of felicitie; which shall hauehave in it eternall righteousnesse, and the continuall blessed vision of God, eternall ioyes, and perfection of all things round about, euerlasting honour, and singular esteeme, most sweet societie with holy Angels, and blessed Saints, with vnspeakeable peace, and rest; together, with that admirable clarification of the very bodies of the righteous.
The consideration hereof should allure vsus to the continuall thought of Heauen,Vses. and to a feruent affection after it, striuing to expresse our hope of Heauen,Phil. 3.21. Col. 3.1.2. Rom. 5.3. 2 Cor. 4.18. 1 Pet. 4.13. by a conuersation that tends to glory and immortalitie: and to this end wee should be importunate with the Lord, to shew vsus this glory by the spirit of reuelation, that we may be able profitably to solace our soules in the middest of the tentations and afflictions of this world, with the serious contemplation of our right, in Iesus Christ, to this admirable glory, that is to be reuealed. And the meditation of the glory poore Christians shall one day hauehave,Iam. 2.5. Rom. 15.7. should teach vsus to honour them now, and receiue them into our heartie and inward societie, and to vse them as such, as wee are assured are the heires of more glory then this world is worth: and lastly, doe we looke for glory from God in another world, then we should seeke to glorifie GOD in all things, with all our might in this world.
Secondly, wee may in these words note, that where Christ will glorie in another world, there hee is the hope of glory in this world. A Christian holds his glory by this Tenure. Now concerning this hope, many things hauehave beene noted already vponupon the fourth verse, and vponupon the 23. verse: and therefore thither I referre the Reader.