5 To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.



Ver. 5. To whom we gave place] We must stick close to the truth, and stickle hard for it, accounting each parcel thereof precious, and not to be parted with for any good. How religious were the apostles and ancients this way! They would not yield for an hour, or exchange one letter or syllable of that holy faith, wherewith Christ had betrusted them.