John Trapp on Matthew 27:58

Verse 58. He went to Pilate.] It was time for him now or never to shew himself, and to wax bold, Mark 15. 43. The Spaniards, Hist. of [illegible: 1 word]. of [illegible: 1 word]. [illegible: 1 word]. they say, abhorre dangers, never aduenturing upon hard enterprizes, but aiming to proceed securely. Christs Disciples must speak and do boldly in the Lord, [illegible: 1 word], 14. 3. whatever come of it. Audendo Graeci pèrvenêre Trojam. Alexander never [illegible: 1 word] any thing, but he conceived it might be done, and he did it. Historians [illegible: 1 word] most of his successe, to his courage; and tell us, that having a souldier of his own name in his army whom he knew to be a coward, he commanded him either to change his name, or shew his valour. So saith Christ to all [illegible: 1 word] Iosephs and Nicodemusses; either play the men, or pretend [illegible: 1 word] to me.