A learned and very useful commentary on the whole epistle to the Hebrews wherein every word and particle in the original is explained ... : being the substance of thirty years Wednesdayes lectures at Black-fryers, London / by that holy and learned divine Wiliam Gouge ... : before which is prefixed a narrative of his life and death : whereunto is added two alphabeticall tables ...

§. 23. Of the Instructions raised out of Heb. 13. 2.

I. GEnerals are to be exemplified by particulars. The Apostle exemplifieth that generall rule of brotherly love by this particular of hospitality.

II. Strangers are brethren. The Apostle giveth this instance of strangers to shew who are to be accounted brethren; and to whom brotherly love is to be shewed.

III. Men are prone to neglect strangers. The manner of setting forth the duty under this phrase, forget not, implieth as much.

IV. Strangers are to be regarded. This is the very substance of the duty here enjoyned.

V. Hospitality is a bounden duty. This is to entertain strangers.

VI. Friendlinesse to be manifested to strangers. The notation of the Greek word declareth as much.

VII. The meanest may and must shew curtesie to strangers. This I gather from the persons to whom he enjoyns this duty.

VIII. Hospitality shall be recompenced. This particle For, intends a recom∣pence.

IX. Angels come to Saints with a blessing. To this end mention is here made of Angels coming to Saints of old.

X. Gods remuneration exceeds mans expectation. Those Saints to whom Angels came did not think of such guests. They entertained them unawares.

XI. Rewards given to some are encouragements to all. For this very end doth the Apostle produce a recompence which was made to some.