1
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From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
14
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From this reading Rev. 21:14.
16
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From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
18th
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From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
19th
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From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
2
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From this reading 5:1; by what St. Paul says to the Corinthians, "I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles," 2 Cor.
21
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From this reading Rev. 21:14.
5
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From this reading 5:1; by what St. Paul says to the Corinthians, "I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles," 2 Cor.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 5:1; by what St. Paul says to the Corinthians, "I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles," 2 Cor.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
in addition
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
apostlesnounUS /əˈpɑːsəlz/
plural of “apostle” — an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
for the reason that
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading 5:1; by what St. Paul says to the Corinthians, "I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles," 2 Cor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
chiefest
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From this reading 5:1; by what St. Paul says to the Corinthians, "I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles," 2 Cor.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
Cor
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From this reading 5:1; by what St. Paul says to the Corinthians, "I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles," 2 Cor.
CorinthiansnounUS /kərˈɪnθiənz/
plural of “corinthian” — a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure
From this reading 5:1; by what St. Paul says to the Corinthians, "I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles," 2 Cor.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
deducedverbUS /dɪˈduːst/
past form of “deduce” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
discernedverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrnd/
past form of “discern” — detect with the senses
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
epistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
evangelicaladjectiveUS /ˌiːvænˈdʒelɪkəl/
relating to or being a Christian church believing in personal conversion and the inerrancy of the Bible especially the 4 Gospels
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
exhortverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrt/
spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
fellow-labourers
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From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
set up or found
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
JesusnounUS /ˈdʒiːzəs/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
LambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
not any; not one
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
and nothing more
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
others
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From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
papacynounUS /ˈpeɪpəsi/
the government of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading 5:1; by what St. Paul says to the Corinthians, "I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles," 2 Cor.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
PetnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
prophetsnounUS /ˈprɑːfəts/
the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
quoteverbUS /kwoʊt/
repeat a passage from
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading Rev. 21:14.
RevelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
sovereigntynounUS /ˈsɑːvrənti/
government free from external control
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
St
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From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
not in physical motion
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
precisely as stated
From this reading 5:1; by what St. Paul says to the Corinthians, "I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles," 2 Cor.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
at the time that
From this reading I was still more strengthened, when I found in the Revelation, that St. John says, "the wall of the city had _twelve foundations_, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By these passages, and many others which I think it unnecessary to quote, I discerned that Jesus Christ is the true _foundation_, the _corner stone_ on which the Christian church rests: that all the apostles and prophets are indeed mentioned as its foundation, but only because all their doctrines refer to Him; and I was convinced that St. Peter was in no degree more distinguished or more elevated than his fellow-labourers.
whitnounUS /wɪt/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading 5:1; by what St. Paul says to the Corinthians, "I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles," 2 Cor.
which person or people
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
but in spite of that
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Although I did not then understand, at least not so fully as I do now, the evangelical meaning of the 18th and 19th verses of chapter 16 of St. Matthew, yet I was persuaded that the papacy or sovereignty of St. Peter could not reasonably be deduced from them Finally my conviction that St. Peter was not above the other apostles, was completed by observing what he says himself in his first epistle, "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am _also an elder_" 1 Pet.
