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Calvin: Commentary on Hebrews

John Calvin · translated by Calvin Translation Society · 1540–1564; translation 1844–1856

Calvin's verse-by-verse commentary on Hebrews: plain exposition of the text, the model of Reformed exegesis.

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From the opening: Robert Earle of Salisbvrie, Vicovnt

Cranbourne, Baron of Essendon, Principall Secretarie to

the Kings most excellent Maiestie, Master of the

Court of Wardes and Liueries, and one of

his Highnesse most Honourable

Priuie Counsell.

Grace and peace be multiplied

Right Honorable, such has been the singular care and fatherly providence of God over his church in these last times: that according to his own most gracious promise (through the means of preaching and writing) knowledge has overflowed in all places, as the waters that cover the sea. Hence it is come to pass, that even this nation also, albeit utterly unworthy to receive so much as the least sprinklings of this knowledge, has not withstanding been replenished and filled therewith, almost from corner to corner. Many chosen and worthy instruments has the Lord raised up here and there for this purpose. But amongst the rest, none for whom there is greater cause of thankfulness, than for that rare and excellent light of this age, Mr. Calvin: whether in respect of the large and many volumes, which with unwearable pains he has written, or the exceeding fruits which the Churches have thereby gained. So that all of sound judgment will acknowledge, that God had poured out upon him a principal portion and measure of his spirit to profit with all, 1 Corinthians 12:7. Whereof, as his whole works give sufficient proofs, so his Commentaries especially. For besides his sincerity and faithfulness in delivering the true and natural sense of the holy Scriptures; he has this as peculiar to himself, that with his faithfulness and sincerity he always matches an exceeding plainness and gravity: whereby his Reader may obtain that he seeks, both with great ease, and with very little loss of time.

Divers of these his Commentaries, Right Honorable, have been already translated to the great benefit of this nation: others yet remain untranslated, which doubtless would be no less beneficial. The which, as I have earnestly desired; so, had gifts and means been in any measure answerable, it had been performed ere this. For the present, I have been bold to give your Honor a small taste thereof in these my poor first fruits: wherein although my pains are no way sufficient to commend the same unto your Honor, yet I doubt not but the matter itself will be found worthy of your H. patronage. For where are the natures and offices of Christ so largely described; the doctrine of the…

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Contents (88 sections)

  1. Opening
  2. Title page
  3. Translator's Preface
  4. The first part may be thus divided
  5. The second part admits of these divisions
  6. Robert Earle of Salisbvrie, Vicovnt
  7. Epistle Dedicatory
  8. On the Epistle to the Hebrews
  9. Chapter 1
  10. Chapter 2
  11. Chapter 2 (continued)
  12. Chapter 4
  13. Chapter 5
  14. Chapter 6
  15. Chapter 6 (continued)
  16. Chapter 7
  17. Chapter 7 (continued)
  18. Chapter 8
  19. Chapter 9
  20. Chapter 9 (continued)
  21. Chapter 10
  22. Chapter 10 (continued)
  23. Chapter 11
  24. Chapter 11 (continued)
  25. Chapter 11 (continued)
  26. Chapter 12
  27. Chapter 12 (continued)
  28. Chapter 13
  29. Appendix a
  30. Appendix B
  31. Appendix C
  32. Appendix D
  33. Appendix E
  34. Appendix F
  35. Appendix G
  36. Appendix H
  37. Appendix I
  38. Appendix K
  39. Appendix L
  40. Appendix M
  41. Appendix N
  42. Appendix O
  43. Appendix P
  44. Appendix Q
  45. Appendix R
  46. Appendix S
  47. Chapter 6 — :5. And the powers of the world to come. The five things mentioned here have…
  48. Appendix U
  49. Appendix X
  50. Appendix y
  51. Appendix Z
  52. Chapter 7 — :1117. This passage may be thus rendered
  53. Appendix B 2
  54. Appendix C 2
  55. Appendix D 2
  56. Appendix E 2
  57. Appendix F 2
  58. Appendix G 2
  59. Appendix H 2
  60. Appendix I 2
  61. Appendix K 2
  62. Chapter 10 — :19 21. Of these verses the following rendering is offered
  63. Appendix M 2
  64. Appendix N 2
  65. Appendix O 2
  66. Appendix P 2
  67. Appendix Q 2
  68. Appendix R 2
  69. Appendix S 2
  70. Appendix T 2
  71. Appendix U 2
  72. Appendix X 2
  73. Appendix y 2
  74. Appendix Z 2
  75. Appendix a 3
  76. Appendix B 3
  77. Appendix C 3
  78. Appendix D 3
  79. Appendix E 3
  80. Appendix F 3
  81. Appendix G 3
  82. Appendix H 3
  83. Chapters 1–4
  84. Chapters 5–7
  85. Chapters 8–10
  86. Chapters 11–12
  87. Chapter 13
  88. Written to the Hebrews from Italy by Timothy

How to cite it

Chicago
John Calvin. Calvin: Commentary on Hebrews. Translated by Calvin Translation Society. CCEL, 1540–1564; translation 1844–1856. https://www.ccel.org/ccel/calvin/calcom44
MLA
John Calvin. Calvin: Commentary on Hebrews. Translated by Calvin Translation Society, CCEL, 1540–1564; translation 1844–1856. https://www.ccel.org/ccel/calvin/calcom44
APA
John Calvin (1540–1564; translation 1844–1856). Calvin: Commentary on Hebrews (Calvin Translation Society, Trans.). CCEL. https://www.ccel.org/ccel/calvin/calcom44

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