Those who speak in God's name
By prophets here (as in many other passages of scripture, particularly in the New Testament) are meant, not those who foretell things to come, but those who speak in the name of God: those men who profess to be sent by God to teach others the way to heaven.
1771 text
2. By prophets here (as in many other passages of scripture, particularly in the New Testament) are meant, not those who foretel things to come, but those who speak in the name of God: those men, who profess to be sent of God, to teach others the way to heaven.
About this text
Rendered in modern English, to be read and heard. Open the 1771 text under each part to check the claims and the scripture.
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Catalogue & scope
Sermon 32 in the 1771 Works. Matthew 7:15-20.
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