2. Steadfast, or “firm,” or sure , etc. ; that is, it was the word of authority, for God required it to be believed; and that it was authoritative, was made more evident by its sanctions; for no one despised the law with impunity. Then firmness means authority; and what is added respecting punishment ought to be understood as explanatory; for it is evident the doctrine of which God shows himself to be the avenger, is by no means unprofitable or unimportant. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-3" class="com-number"
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source-manifest/cal— Calvin's Commentaries (PD)- evidence_grade: T_theological