− 33. He was baptized, and all his household. Luke doth again commend the godly zeal of the keeper, that he did consecrate all his whole house to the Lord; wherein doth also appear the grace of God, in that he brought all his whole family unto a godly consent. And we must also note the notable exchange: he was of late about to murder himself, because he thought that Paul and the rest were escaped; but now laying aside all fear, he bringeth them home. − (223) So that we see how faith doth animate and encourage those to behave themselves stoutly who before had no heart. And surely, when we droop − (224) through fear and doubtfulness, there is no better matter of boldness than to be able to cast all our cares into God’s bosom; that no danger may terrify us from doing our duty, whilst that we look for an end at God’s hand, such as he shall see to be most profitable. − (223) − “ Sponte ,” of his own accord. (224) − “ Torpeamus ,” become torpid. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-34" class="com-number"
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source-manifest/cal— Calvin's Commentaries (PD)- evidence_grade: T_theological