3. Because for that end did we receive this liberty, that we might more freely and readily performe those things, which we owe unto God and men.
Vse. This may serve to condemne those, that use Christian liberty for a cloake of maliciousnesse, as it is in the text.
Doctrine 5. We are to take exact notice of the difference of our duty towards men, towards our brethren, towards God, and towards the Magistrates.
This is gathered from verse 17.
Reason. Because great is the difference of the grounds or reasons, whereupon these duties depend, as it is intimated in the text; but we must make conscience of our duty in all.
Vse. This may serve to reprove those, that doe any way sever or disjoyne these duties, to wit, such as seeme to feare God, but doe not love or honour men; or such as seeme to honour men, but doe not feare God at all.
Verse 18. Servants, be subject to your masters with all feare, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
Verse 19. For this is thank-worthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure griefe, suffering wrongfully.
Verse 20. For what glory is it, if when ye be buffetted for your faults ye shall take it patiently? but if when ye doe well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.