Waiting for reviewOther spellingsCandidate #11069 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

offenceoffense

Everything else the mechanical classes do not explain: shew → show, then → than.

Puritas changed it: 20,936 times in 3,629 works
Consistency: 91.3% (20,936 of 22,923)
Reach if approved: ~24,092 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Disagrees: offence
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 22,929 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (20,936 changes in 3,629 works, 91.3% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 20,936)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

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… of euery man vnder the ſun. And ſurely this interpretation might ſtand vvithout any offenceoffense becauſe, the Apoſtle brings this as a reaſon vvhy vve ſhould pray for al …
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… of euery man vnder the ſun. And ſurely this interpretation might ſtand vvithout any offenceoffense becauſe, the Apoſtle brings this as a reaſon vvhy vve ſhould pray for al …
John Forbes · Sermon on 1 Timothy 2:4 · p. 12 · Open in the reader
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… Certes if he bee a Christian byshop as he requireth to be accompted, his offenceoffense is so much the more haynous in this, that vnder the visor of a …
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… Certes if he bee a Christian byshop as he requireth to be accompted, his offenceoffense is so much the more haynous in this, that vnder the visor of a …
John Foxe · The Pope Confuted · Open in the reader
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… forwarde in godlines. But it semeth contrary to all reason, that for one mans offenceoffense, y^e whole church shold be punished w^t so extreme & deadly a punnishment, but we …
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… forwarde in godlines. But it semeth contrary to all reason, that for one mans offenceoffense, y^e whole church shold be punished w^t so extreme & deadly a punnishment, but we …
William Fulke · Prelections Upon Revelation · Open in the reader
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… found in Patience: It is the glory of a man to passe by an offenceoffense. They seeke content in Riches, which is as if one should seeke for fresh …
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… found in Patience: It is the glory of a man to passe by an offenceoffense. They seeke content in Riches, which is as if one should seeke for fresh …
Thomas Adams · Five Sermons Preached Upon Special Occasions · p. 32 · Open in the reader
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… man can disclose the same, and therefore they cleare him, doe they commit anie offenceoffense? Are they bound to find that which they cannot know? What innocent person then …
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… man can disclose the same, and therefore they cleare him, doe they commit anie offenceoffense? Are they bound to find that which they cannot know? What innocent person then …
George Gifford · Dialogue Concerning Witches and Witchcrafts · Open in the reader
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… when thou oughtest to serue God in the Temple, is worse then the same offenceoffense at other times. Those Vintners and Victuallers are greeuously guilty, that doe in prayer …
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… when thou oughtest to serue God in the Temple, is worse then the same offenceoffense at other times. Those Vintners and Victuallers are greeuously guilty, that doe in prayer …
Thomas Adams · The Black Devil · p. 62 · Open in the reader
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4 Of the vſe of them without offenceoffense
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4 Of the vſe of them without offenceoffense
Dudley Fenner · Godly and Learned Treatises · p. 184 · Open in the reader
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… childe. Reason also will further confirme it; For correction being the cutting off the offenceoffense, that the offender may be reconciled, belongeth therefore to children: But punishment is the …
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… childe. Reason also will further confirme it; For correction being the cutting off the offenceoffense, that the offender may be reconciled, belongeth therefore to children: But punishment is the …
Phineas Fletcher · Joy in Tribulation · p. 34 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (1,987)

1,412 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 60 are listed here. 575 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

Josephs Party-Colored Coat A01344

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… wherein shee had so much kindred and acquaintance: VVell, however we must know, the OffenceOffense was most hainous, by the heavinesse of the punishment inflicted upon her.
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… wherein shee had so much kindred and acquaintance: VVell, however we must know, the OffenceOffense was most hainous, by the heavinesse of the punishment inflicted upon her.
Thomas Fuller · Josephs Party-Colored Coat · p. 173 · Open in the reader

Meditations and Disquisitions Upon the Lords Prayer A02087

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… Gods infinite Iustice, there might be an infinite satisfaction; so for our Fleshes infinite OffenceOffense, there might be in our Flesh an infinite desert. Thus sweet Iesu hast thou …
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… Gods infinite Iustice, there might be an infinite satisfaction; so for our Fleshes infinite OffenceOffense, there might be in our Flesh an infinite desert. Thus sweet Iesu hast thou …
Sir Richard Baker · Meditations and Disquisitions Upon the Lords Prayer · p. 1 · Open in the reader

Pauls Confidence A02714

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… that ſhould wound him. Hence his ſtudie to keepe his Conſcience voyde of offenceoffense: OffenceOffense 1 ſay, firſt paſſiue: whereby his ſpirit might be grieued; ſecondly, actiue: whereby his ſpirit …
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… that ſhould wound him. Hence his ſtudie to keepe his Conſcience voyde of offenceoffense: OffenceOffense 1 ſay, firſt paſſiue: whereby his ſpirit might be grieued; ſecondly, actiue: whereby his ſpirit …
Robert Harris · Pauls Confidence · p. 5 · Open in the reader

Gods Decree is Not the Cause of Any Mans Sin or Condemnation A02914

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… is shewed in theſe words off th'Appoſtle. Rom, 5.12. Death entred by ſin & vers 18. by OffenceOffense the fault came on all men to condemnation. Whereby it is proved, that Syn …
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… is shewed in theſe words off th'Appoſtle. Rom, 5.12. Death entred by ſin & vers 18. by OffenceOffense the fault came on all men to condemnation. Whereby it is proved, that Syn …
Thomas Helwys · Gods Decree is Not the Cause of Any Mans Sin or Condemnation · Open in the reader
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… not leave Adam firſt, who was the firſt that fell vnder condemnation: By whoſe OffenceOffense the fault came on all men to condemnation: This will ſeeme ſtraing (but let …
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… not leave Adam firſt, who was the firſt that fell vnder condemnation: By whoſe OffenceOffense the fault came on all men to condemnation: This will ſeeme ſtraing (but let …
Thomas Helwys · Gods Decree is Not the Cause of Any Mans Sin or Condemnation · Open in the reader

The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity A03590

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… ill spoken of amongst the nations. It is of this kind that Tertullian meaneth; OffenceOffense or scandall, if I be not deceaued saith he, is when the example not …
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… ill spoken of amongst the nations. It is of this kind that Tertullian meaneth; OffenceOffense or scandall, if I be not deceaued saith he, is when the example not …
Richard Hooker · The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity · p. 193 · Open in the reader

Certain Observations A05689

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Of Scandall or OffenceOffense.
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Of Scandall or OffenceOffense.
Randal Bate · Certain Observations · p. 198 · Open in the reader
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OffenceOffense is properly that which hinders one in any good courſe.
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OffenceOffense is properly that which hinders one in any good courſe.
Randal Bate · Certain Observations · p. 198 · Open in the reader

Commentary on Peter and Jude A06502

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… vnto no fewe, it is not precious at all, but rather a Stone of OffenceOffense, and a Stone whereat many doe ſtumble. And how commeth this geare to paſſe …
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… vnto no fewe, it is not precious at all, but rather a Stone of OffenceOffense, and a Stone whereat many doe ſtumble. And how commeth this geare to paſſe …
Martin Luther · Commentary on Peter and Jude · Open in the reader
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And what is the ſenſe and meanyng of heſe wordes, OffenceOffense and Stumbling? Truely this: when Chriſt is preached, and that thou heareſt theſe wordes …
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And what is the ſenſe and meanyng of heſe wordes, OffenceOffense and Stumbling? Truely this: when Chriſt is preached, and that thou heareſt theſe wordes …
Martin Luther · Commentary on Peter and Jude · p. 45 · Open in the reader

Historical Table of the Bible A06660

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OffenceOffense and the punyſhement thereof.
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OffenceOffense and the punyſhement thereof.
Henrich Bullinger · Historical Table of the Bible · Open in the reader

The Isle of Man A09156

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… Memory, which retaineth all thoſe names of euery ſinne, with the nature of the OffenceOffense: and what God hath in his word written againſt them, and what complaints Repentance …
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… Memory, which retaineth all thoſe names of euery ſinne, with the nature of the OffenceOffense: and what God hath in his word written againſt them, and what complaints Repentance …
Richard Bernard · The Isle of Man · p. 116 · Open in the reader

Lectures Upon Revelation 1-3 A09442

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OffenceOffense is double, either giuen or taken. OffenceOffense giuen, is any word or deed, whereby …
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OffenceOffense is double, either giuen or taken. OffenceOffense giuen, is any word or deed, whereby …
William Perkins · Lectures Upon Revelation 1-3 · p. 194 · Open in the reader
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OffenceOffense is double, either giuen or taken. OffenceOffense giuen, is any word or deed, whereby a man is procured to sinne: offenceoffense …
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OffenceOffense is double, either giuen or taken. OffenceOffense giuen, is any word or deed, whereby a man is procured to sinne: offenceoffense …
William Perkins · Lectures Upon Revelation 1-3 · p. 194 · Open in the reader

Exposition of Revelation 1-3 A09443

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OffenceOffense. what it is: the kindes of it: &c. 117.1. m.
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OffenceOffense. what it is: the kindes of it: &c. 117.1. m.
William Perkins · Exposition of Revelation 1-3 · Open in the reader

Refutation of a Puritan-Papist A09885

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… Chriſtian magiſtrates are wiſely to conſider 1. The Perſon that offendeth. 2. The qualitie of his OffenceOffense or Errour. 3. The degree and maner of the puniſhment due vnto him.
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… Chriſtian magiſtrates are wiſely to conſider 1. The Perſon that offendeth. 2. The qualitie of his OffenceOffense or Errour. 3. The degree and maner of the puniſhment due vnto him.
Gabriel Powel · Refutation of a Puritan-Papist · p. 108 · Open in the reader
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… or Exile, is when a man is compelled to forgoe his Countrey for his OffenceOffense. And this among the Romanes was 3. fold, Interdiction, Relegation, and Deportation; but we ſhall …
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… or Exile, is when a man is compelled to forgoe his Countrey for his OffenceOffense. And this among the Romanes was 3. fold, Interdiction, Relegation, and Deportation; but we ſhall …
Gabriel Powel · Refutation of a Puritan-Papist · p. 112 · Open in the reader

The Resolved Christian Exhorting to Resolution A09887

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… the Lord is a ſearcher of the heart & reines. Seeing God hath brought your OffenceOffense to light; Seeing he hath ordained the Magiſtrate, who is the Minister of God …
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… the Lord is a ſearcher of the heart & reines. Seeing God hath brought your OffenceOffense to light; Seeing he hath ordained the Magiſtrate, who is the Minister of God …
Gabriel Powel · The Resolved Christian Exhorting to Resolution · p. 175 · Open in the reader

Treatise of the Passions and Faculties of the Soul A10663

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… Iudge they are freed from the obligation of the Law, though not from the OffenceOffense; their former Feares doe presently turne into Ioy and Gratulations: and that is the …
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… Iudge they are freed from the obligation of the Law, though not from the OffenceOffense; their former Feares doe presently turne into Ioy and Gratulations: and that is the …
Edward Reynolds · Treatise of the Passions and Faculties of the Soul · p. 276 · Open in the reader

Observations Divine and Moral A10839

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OffenceOffense may be given, where none is taken; as in such evill actions, as whereby …
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OffenceOffense may be given, where none is taken; as in such evill actions, as whereby …
John Robinson · Observations Divine and Moral · p. 235 · Open in the reader
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… and so are many good, and lawfull things, yea necessarie also, to many now. OffenceOffense also may both be given, and taken in the same action: and that eyther …
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… and so are many good, and lawfull things, yea necessarie also, to many now. OffenceOffense also may both be given, and taken in the same action: and that eyther …
John Robinson · Observations Divine and Moral · p. 235 · Open in the reader

The Souls Conflict With Itself A12198

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OffenceOffense against God, takes not away trust in God. 253
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OffenceOffense against God, takes not away trust in God. 253
Richard Sibbes · The Souls Conflict With Itself · Open in the reader

The Noble and Worthy Science of Defense A13248

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… but thou muſt conſume no time in ſtaying anie ſpace betwixt thy Defence and OffenceOffense, for thou muſt not make two times of that which may be done at …
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… but thou muſt conſume no time in ſtaying anie ſpace betwixt thy Defence and OffenceOffense, for thou muſt not make two times of that which may be done at …
Joseph Swetnam · The Noble and Worthy Science of Defense · p. 97 · Open in the reader
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… bee too ready, nor too ſure in his gard; Now both for defence and OffenceOffense of euerie blow and thruſt, thou muſt turne thy knuckles vp-ward, or downe …
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… bee too ready, nor too ſure in his gard; Now both for defence and OffenceOffense of euerie blow and thruſt, thou muſt turne thy knuckles vp-ward, or downe …
Joseph Swetnam · The Noble and Worthy Science of Defense · p. 116 · Open in the reader
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… either with blow, or thruſt, in what manner to turne your hand in your OffenceOffense or Defence, ſometimes after one manner, and ſometimes after another, as both before and …
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… either with blow, or thruſt, in what manner to turne your hand in your OffenceOffense or Defence, ſometimes after one manner, and ſometimes after another, as both before and …
Joseph Swetnam · The Noble and Worthy Science of Defense · p. 116 · Open in the reader

Christs Victory Over the Dragon A13533

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OffenceOffense not to be taken at the Apostasie of Ministers or others, 237
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OffenceOffense not to be taken at the Apostasie of Ministers or others, 237
Thomas Taylor · Christs Victory Over the Dragon · Open in the reader

The Parable of the Sower and of the Seed A13547

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OffenceOffense not to be taken, when we see great Professors offended at the VVord. 141
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OffenceOffense not to be taken, when we see great Professors offended at the VVord. 141
Thomas Taylor · The Parable of the Sower and of the Seed · Open in the reader

Commentary on Genesis and Exodus A15408

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… confessed not Christ, lest they should have beene cast out of the Synagogue, Iohn 11.42. 4. OffenceOffense and scandall in manners or life, whereby God is dishonoured. Such were the Jewes …
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… confessed not Christ, lest they should have beene cast out of the Synagogue, Iohn 11.42. 4. OffenceOffense and scandall in manners or life, whereby God is dishonoured. Such were the Jewes …
Andrew Willet · Commentary on Genesis and Exodus · p. 296 · Open in the reader

A Christian Dictionary A15520

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OffenceOffense. 341 dist con One, once. 342 Ordinance. 345 dist con F Originall sinne. 346 def con Oth. 346 def …
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OffenceOffense. 341 dist con One, once. 342 Ordinance. 345 dist con F Originall sinne. 346 def con Oth. 346 def …
Thomas Wilson · A Christian Dictionary · Open in the reader
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OffenceOffense. sig:
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OffenceOffense. sig:
Thomas Wilson · A Christian Dictionary · p. 341 · Open in the reader
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… Euery hinderance in the course of godlinesse, offered vnto vs by another, is an OffenceOffense; and (as it were) a stone cast in our way, to make vs stumble …
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… Euery hinderance in the course of godlinesse, offered vnto vs by another, is an OffenceOffense; and (as it were) a stone cast in our way, to make vs stumble …
Thomas Wilson · A Christian Dictionary · p. 341 · Open in the reader

Commentary on Romans A15525

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OffenceOffense what the kindes, why none to be giuen, Ch. 14, v. 13.
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OffenceOffense what the kindes, why none to be giuen, Ch. 14, v. 13.
Thomas Wilson · Commentary on Romans · Open in the reader

Britains Remembrancer A15627

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OffenceOffense to one▪ anothe… man receives
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OffenceOffense to one▪ anothe… man receives
George Wither · Britains Remembrancer · Open in the reader
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OffenceOffense to one; another man receives
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OffenceOffense to one; another man receives
George Wither · Britains Remembrancer · Open in the reader

Emblems Ancient and Modern A15631

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Nor to repine, nor to receive OffenceOffense;
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Nor to repine, nor to receive OffenceOffense;
George Wither · Emblems Ancient and Modern · p. 46 · Open in the reader
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Take uſefull heed of thy OffenceOffense.
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Take uſefull heed of thy OffenceOffense.
George Wither · Emblems Ancient and Modern · p. 194 · Open in the reader

Harmony of the Gospels A16078

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… already hūbled of their own accord. But he cōprehē deth more vnder this word OffenceOffense, then if he had forbiddē the contempt of them, though it cānot otherwise be …
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… already hūbled of their own accord. But he cōprehē deth more vnder this word OffenceOffense, then if he had forbiddē the contempt of them, though it cānot otherwise be …
John Calvin · Harmony of the Gospels · p. 487 · Open in the reader
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OffenceOffense▪ Yee shall suffer offenceoffense in me. 16. 32.
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OffenceOffense▪ Yee shall suffer offenceoffense in me. 16. 32.
John Calvin · Harmony of the Gospels · Open in the reader

Fifty Sermons Containing the Chief Points of the Christian Religion A17183

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OffenceOffense, Offences, and Offenders. 449. 450. 451. 452
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OffenceOffense, Offences, and Offenders. 449. 450. 451. 452
Henrich Bullinger · Fifty Sermons Containing the Chief Points of the Christian Religion · Open in the reader

The Fire of the Sanctuary Newly Uncovered A17270

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There are foure waies by which an OffenceOffense may bee made publique, and ſo accounted:
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There are foure waies by which an OffenceOffense may bee made publique, and ſo accounted:
Cornelius Burges · The Fire of the Sanctuary Newly Uncovered · p. 239 · Open in the reader

A Commentary on 1 Peter 1-3 A17385

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OffenceOffense taken is either from our selves or from others: A man may be an …
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OffenceOffense taken is either from our selves or from others: A man may be an …
Nicholas Byfield · A Commentary on 1 Peter 1-3 · p. 303 · Open in the reader

An Exposition Upon Colossians A17389

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… Gospell of Peace, the Shield of Faith, the Helmet of Hope: or Armour of OffenceOffense, as the Sword of the Spirit, Gods Word, and the Darts of Prayers .
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… Gospell of Peace, the Shield of Faith, the Helmet of Hope: or Armour of OffenceOffense, as the Sword of the Spirit, Gods Word, and the Darts of Prayers .
Nicholas Byfield · An Exposition Upon Colossians · p. 92 · Open in the reader

Daily Sermons Upon Jonah A17683

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… vs, what is thy worke. Here by this word Opus, worke, I vnderſtande not, OffenceOffense, but rather a kind of lyfe, or order of lyuing, as they ſaye. They …
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… vs, what is thy worke. Here by this word Opus, worke, I vnderſtande not, OffenceOffense, but rather a kind of lyfe, or order of lyuing, as they ſaye. They …
John Calvin · Daily Sermons Upon Jonah · Open in the reader
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… thus, read, that. In fol. 17. line. 28. for name, reade meane. In. folio. 18. line. 22, for OffenceOffense, reade, Office. In fol. 23. line. 22, for, of, reade, or In fol. 25. line. 26. for, the …
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… thus, read, that. In fol. 17. line. 28. for name, reade meane. In. folio. 18. line. 22, for OffenceOffense, reade, Office. In fol. 23. line. 22, for, of, reade, or In fol. 25. line. 26. for, the …
John Calvin · Daily Sermons Upon Jonah · p. 20 · Open in the reader

The Little Book A17684

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… is fearefull whiche our Sauiour pronounceth, where he saith: woo to him by whome OffenceOffense cōmeth, & the charge is not smal which he giueth to his, where he willeth …
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… is fearefull whiche our Sauiour pronounceth, where he saith: woo to him by whome OffenceOffense cōmeth, & the charge is not smal which he giueth to his, where he willeth …
John Calvin · The Little Book · Open in the reader
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… first of al newly preached, at which time there was almost no kinde of OffenceOffense but it swarmed out of the Gospell? How soone would they haue seperated them …
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… first of al newly preached, at which time there was almost no kinde of OffenceOffense but it swarmed out of the Gospell? How soone would they haue seperated them …
John Calvin · The Little Book · Open in the reader
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… easie were it for vs to winde our selues, not onely out of this OffenceOffense, but also of all other, whatsoeuer the worlde and the fleshe séeke to enforce …
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… easie were it for vs to winde our selues, not onely out of this OffenceOffense, but also of all other, whatsoeuer the worlde and the fleshe séeke to enforce …
John Calvin · The Little Book · p. 19 · Open in the reader

Sermons on Deuteronomy A17698

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… verie deede, after that Moses had spoken of Stubbornnesse and wickednes: he addeth the OffenceOffense that y^e people had committed. Whereby hee meaneth that it is not ynough to …
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… verie deede, after that Moses had spoken of Stubbornnesse and wickednes: he addeth the OffenceOffense that y^e people had committed. Whereby hee meaneth that it is not ynough to …
John Calvin · Sermons on Deuteronomy · p. 416 · Open in the reader
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OffenceOffense.
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OffenceOffense.
John Calvin · Sermons on Deuteronomy · Open in the reader
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Wherein the Iewes increased their OffenceOffense against God.
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Wherein the Iewes increased their OffenceOffense against God.
John Calvin · Sermons on Deuteronomy · Open in the reader

Winter Evenings Communication with Novices in Religion A18053

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Recovery and reconciliation after OffenceOffense.
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Recovery and reconciliation after OffenceOffense.
John Carter · Winter Evenings Communication with Novices in Religion · p. 20 · Open in the reader

A Treasury of Similes A18271

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OffenceOffense.
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OffenceOffense.
Robert Cawdrey · A Treasury of Similes · p. 519 · Open in the reader
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OffenceOffense. Folio. 519.
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OffenceOffense. Folio. 519.
Robert Cawdrey · A Treasury of Similes · Open in the reader

The Christians Daily Sacrifice A19284

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4 OffenceOffense remoued.
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4 OffenceOffense remoued.
Thomas Cooper · The Christians Daily Sacrifice · p. 97 · Open in the reader

The Voice of the Last Trumpet Blown A19671

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OffenceOffense, I ſaye, for they ſhould thinke
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OffenceOffense, I ſaye, for they ſhould thinke
Robert Crowley · The Voice of the Last Trumpet Blown · Open in the reader

Reply to a Book A19884

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OffenceOffense.
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OffenceOffense.
John Davenport · Reply to a Book · Open in the reader
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To give an OffenceOffense is ſinfull. 143 11.
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To give an OffenceOffense is ſinfull. 143 11.
John Davenport · Reply to a Book · Open in the reader

A Bright Star which Leadeth Wise Men to our Lord Jesus Christ A20559

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OffenceOffense in words. 41
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OffenceOffense in words. 41
John Dod · A Bright Star which Leadeth Wise Men to our Lord Jesus Christ · Open in the reader

The Mischief and Misery of Scandals A21049

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… what followes it is fit to conſider what is heere meant by Scandal or OffenceOffense. That we call a ſcandal, which is or may be in it ſelfe an …
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… what followes it is fit to conſider what is heere meant by Scandal or OffenceOffense. That we call a ſcandal, which is or may be in it ſelfe an …
Jeremiah Dyke · The Mischief and Misery of Scandals · p. 4 · Open in the reader

Two Treatises A21059

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… what followes it is fit to conſider what is heere meant by Scandal or OffenceOffense. That we call a ſcandal, which is or may be in it ſelfe an …
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… what followes it is fit to conſider what is heere meant by Scandal or OffenceOffense. That we call a ſcandal, which is or may be in it ſelfe an …
Jeremiah Dyke · Two Treatises · p. 4 · Open in the reader