John Trapp on Philemon 1:24
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Philemon1:24
Verſe 24. Marcus, Ariſt, rchus, Demas] Here Demas was in good credit with the Apoſtle, but ſoon after fell away: like as glaſſe, and ſome baſer metals ſhine brighteſt in the fire, when neareſt of all to melting; or as the candle giveth a great blaze, when going out with a ſtench. Hypocrites have their non-ultra, when the godly mans Motto is (as was Charls the fifths) Vlterius, Further yet, on, on.
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