The 6. point of difference: in the letter.
WE had learned a 1.1 that al particular congregations are by al [ VI] means convenient to have the counsel and help one of a∣nother, in al needful affaires of the Church, as mēbers of one bo∣dy in the common faith: yet here when differences had arisen a∣bout our common faith, and could not amongst our selves be cō∣posed, they would not desire nor consent to have desired, the help of our sister Church at Leyden, although it were instantly urged by many members that their assistance should be had.
With this they joyn the 9. out of the printed copy, to the effect of the former.
Against this they except, 1. that though for some reasons they abstey∣ned from desiring it, or sending for them, or giving their consent so to doo: yet they were content to permitt it: which was not a denying of the practise of it, as the printed copy objecteth &c 1 Cor. 7.6. Deut. 24.1. I answer; the scrip∣tures on which we grounded that article, being Act. 15. chap. 1. Cor. 14.33.36. shew an other manner of dutie, then a permission. For when dissention had arisen in the church of Antioch, they b 1.2 or∣deyned that some should goe up to Ierusalem, unto the Apostles & Elders about the question. And the messengers were c 1.3 sent forth of the Church, and d 1.4 were received by the Church at Ierusalem, & the Apostles and Elders, who e 1.5 came togither with one accord, & after discussing and agreement, wrote to the Church of Antioch, what had f 1.6 seemed good to the Holy Ghost and to them. And