Anf-01 ix.vi.xxviii Pg 2
Polycarp, Papias, Pothinus, and others, have been suggested as probably here referred to, but the point is involved in utter uncertainty. [Surely this testimony is a precious intimation of the apostle’s meaning (Rom. ii. 12–16), and the whole chapter is radiant with the purity of the Gospel.]
who had heard it from those who had seen the apostles, and from those who had been their disciples, the punishment [declared] in Scripture was sufficient for the ancients in regard to what they did without the Spirit’s guidance. For as God is no respecter of persons, He inflicted a proper punishment on deeds displeasing to Him. As in the case of David,4175 4175
Anf-03 v.iv.vi.xiii Pg 13
Rom. ii. 12–16.
—surely the God who shall judge is He to whom belong both the law, and that nature which is the rule5796 5796 Instar legis: “which is as good as a law to them,” etc.
to them who know not the law. But how will He conduct this judgment? “According to my gospel,” says (the apostle), “by (Jesus) Christ.”5797 5797
Anf-02 vi.iv.i.xxvii Pg 16.1
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge, Chapter 5
VERSE (45) - Joh 7:19; 8:5,9 Ro 2:12,17 *etc:
