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John Trapp on 1 Corinthians 7:23

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1 Corinthians7:23

Verſe 23. Ye are bought with a price] The redeemed among the Romans were to addict themſelves to the ſervice of their Redeemers, and to obſerve them as their parents all daies of their lives.

Be not ye the ſervants of men] When they command you things forbidden by Chriſt, or when they would tyrannize over your conſciences, as the Jeſuites that require blinde obedience. Cardinall Tolet ſaith,Caſ. Co[illegible: 1 letter]ſ[illegible: 1 letter]. l. 4. cap. 13. The people may merit at Gods hand in believing an hereſie, if their teacher propound it: for their obedience is meritorious. If a prieſt teach it (ſaith Stapleton) be it true, be it falſe, take it as Gods oracle. If the Church ſhould approve and authorize Arrianiſme or Pelagianiſme, ſaith Eraſmus, I would do ſo too.Epiſt. ad [illegible: 1 letter]irketmer. But ſo would no wiſe man.

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