A. Not till they have hardened their own hearts: thus Pharaoh first hardened his own heart, and then it is said God hardened it.
42, 43.Q. What learn you hence?
A. That a fear of contempt, &c. &c. keeps many well-disposed people from confessing Christ before men; and that we can never be christians, till we are content only with that honour and praise which cometh from God.
CHAPTER XIII.
10.Q. What is the meaning of this verse?
A. It seems to be this. He that is once really converted, needs not that justification and sanctification, which other sinners want; but yet should mourn over his daily sins, and daily seek to have them washed away by the blood of Christ.
14.Q. Ought we to make a rite of, and really wash one another’s feet?
A. Some have thought so; but if we do what is meant by this condescension of our blessed Lord, submit to the lowest offices for the benefit of one another, it seems to be sufficient.
26.Q. What learn you from Christ’s giving Judas a sop?
A. That those are not always the greatest favourites of heaven, to whom God gives outward blessings. And also, that after our Saviour’s sop, if we are not better we shall be the worse; if we do not improve our advantages and serve our Master, we shall betray him.