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Five Sermons on the Beatitudes Calvin
John Calvin
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Five Sermons on the Beatitudes Calvin — John Calvin.
Author: John Calvin
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1Chapter 1: The Calling and Preparation of the Twelve 2
pp. 4–4 · ≈ 1 min2Chapter 2: Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit and Those Who Mourn 13
pp. 4–4 · ≈ 1 min3Chapter 3: The Meek Those Who Hunger for Righteousness and the 24
pp. 4–4 · ≈ 1 min4Chapter 4: The Pure in Heart Peacemakers and the PersecuteD 37
pp. 4–4 · ≈ 1 min5Chapter 5: Persecution Reproach and the Worlds Praise 49
pp. 4–6 · ≈ 6 min6because our Lord Jesus already had several disciples who willingly followed his
pp. 7–7 · ≈ 4 min7perfect rectitude, wisdom, and justice: but nevertheless we are not capable of
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 4 min8have profited so badly under such a master as the Son of God, who is the source
pp. 9–9 · ≈ 4 min9brotherhood, which he had taken, to pray to God. And in fact, he gave us the
pp. 10–10 · ≈ 5 min10should be there, or even the hundredth: and that we know that this example of
pp. 11–11 · ≈ 4 min11whom could James and John have thundered by their own power? Because they
pp. 12–12 · ≈ 4 min12short, this is what we have to remember from these titles which must serve as an
pp. 13–13 · ≈ 4 min13and will take occasion to abandon all restraint even more. We will see when
pp. 14–14 · ≈ 4 min14Paul says in the second chapter of 2 Timothy remains firm: it is that the Lord
pp. 15–15 · ≈ 4 min15dissolute in life: when we therefore see them such: when we see tyrants who will
pp. 16–17 · ≈ 5 min16Here then is a preface to indicate that he began to address his disciples on a
pp. 18–18 · ≈ 4 min17that we are afflicted and mocked, and that not only do we almost have death
pp. 19–19 · ≈ 4 min18Now it is true that this doctrine is good and sound: but it does not fit this
pp. 20–20 · ≈ 4 min19and grind their teeth: and then their pride overflows more than ever: and God
pp. 21–21 · ≈ 4 min20Here then in short is what we have to gather from this passage: that all those
pp. 22–22 · ≈ 4 min21Moreover, our Lord Jesus Christ also says in the same sense, that the
pp. 23–23 · ≈ 4 min22anguish, that we must have our minds full of bitterness, and that after having
pp. 24–24 · ≈ 5 min23enough that his love is declared to us, and that by faith we apprehend it when
pp. 25–25 · ≈ 4 min24because we would always be unhappy, when we had carefully examined what is
pp. 26–26 · ≈ 5 min25recognize that it is not without cause that he thus wanted to prepare all his own.
pp. 27–28 · ≈ 5 min26Because although we think that our condition is much worse, when we endure
pp. 29–29 · ≈ 4 min27see, provided that we are not blinded by our vanity and lies, and false opinions:
pp. 30–30 · ≈ 4 min28hide, that they have nowhere to hide. their refuge, because God is their
pp. 31–31 · ≈ 4 min29and then God persecutes them wherever they are. As for us, let us return to what
pp. 32–32 · ≈ 4 min30Lord Jesus Christ. Because it is certain tain that we cannot collect the words of
pp. 33–33 · ≈ 4 min31find it strange, however, if this happens. For as much as we will not stop being
pp. 34–34 · ≈ 4 min32want everyone to applaud them: they want to be happy, and always cheerful, and
pp. 35–35 · ≈ 4 min33the word almsgiving, which we use in our language: but this word has not been
pp. 36–36 · ≈ 4 min34taste what is here explained as in passing, let us conclude that in truth it is a part
pp. 37–37 · ≈ 4 min35we had been lice or fleas, and frogs, and all the vermin of the world. Now then
pp. 38–38 · ≈ 4 min36is how we will find mercy towards God, when we have pity on all those who
pp. 39–39 · ≈ 4 min37One brief announcement remains. The magistrates have agreed to call our
pp. 40–41 · ≈ 4 min38any means without anyone detecting them. And so it might seem that they are
pp. 42–42 · ≈ 4 min39be, and what purpose all this will serve. In short, they will want to amuse
pp. 43–43 · ≈ 4 min40heart. Because otherlies, because our hearts are purged from all malice, and that
pp. 44–44 · ≈ 4 min41the enmities will come, and will grow until they come to mortal hatred, to kill
pp. 45–45 · ≈ 4 min42people would come together to fight each other, that we remedy this early, and
pp. 46–46 · ≈ 4 min43God dominates in the middle, that men are united together to serve it with an
pp. 47–47 · ≈ 4 min44see that those who act as true servants of God, when they judge a cause, they will
pp. 48–48 · ≈ 4 min45by his spirit, so much so that they cannot endure the clarity of the Gospel, nor
pp. 49–49 · ≈ 4 min46This, I say, is what they would like to attract and attract us to if they could.
pp. 50–50 · ≈ 4 min47Gospel. And so, we who protest having received the doctrine by which we are
pp. 51–51 · ≈ 4 min48yet there is no one who is not partly guilty of it, because we have no zeal. And
pp. 52–53 · ≈ 5 min49hidden therein. and God by his word discovers everything, he probes the secret
pp. 54–54 · ≈ 4 min50this very word, These (he says) are the children that the Lord has given me: it
pp. 55–55 · ≈ 4 min51God for his guardian, and knows that he approves of his cause, does not care
pp. 56–56 · ≈ 4 min52true that already they are so exposed that all their authority is almost lost in
pp. 57–57 · ≈ 4 min53testimony of him, and that our conscience responds to us in good, as Peter
pp. 58–58 · ≈ 4 min54they knew that it was necessary for the truth to be victorious: and that even
pp. 59–59 · ≈ 4 min55them, and everyone trembled under them. When he saw this, he protested that
pp. 60–60 · ≈ 4 min56see today: but have patience. For if their joy is converted into gnashing of teeth,
pp. 61–61 · ≈ 4 min57scoundrels of the Papacy, who will talk enough about merits, but it is while
pp. 62–62 · ≈ 4 min58let's look at how the faithful are comfortable. It is true that if God sends them
pp. 63–63 · ≈ 4 min59about God or the spiritual life. And then they harden themselves, and if any
pp. 64–64 · ≈ 4 min60face of God, as it is said in the Psalm 16. So let goods be our help, until we enjoy
pp. 65–65 · ≈ 4 min61such a plot, when the prophets and teachers of the church, those who are
pp. 66–66 · ≈ 3 min
pp. 4–4 · ≈ 1 min2Chapter 2: Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit and Those Who Mourn 13
pp. 4–4 · ≈ 1 min3Chapter 3: The Meek Those Who Hunger for Righteousness and the 24
pp. 4–4 · ≈ 1 min4Chapter 4: The Pure in Heart Peacemakers and the PersecuteD 37
pp. 4–4 · ≈ 1 min5Chapter 5: Persecution Reproach and the Worlds Praise 49
pp. 4–6 · ≈ 6 min6because our Lord Jesus already had several disciples who willingly followed his
pp. 7–7 · ≈ 4 min7perfect rectitude, wisdom, and justice: but nevertheless we are not capable of
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 4 min8have profited so badly under such a master as the Son of God, who is the source
pp. 9–9 · ≈ 4 min9brotherhood, which he had taken, to pray to God. And in fact, he gave us the
pp. 10–10 · ≈ 5 min10should be there, or even the hundredth: and that we know that this example of
pp. 11–11 · ≈ 4 min11whom could James and John have thundered by their own power? Because they
pp. 12–12 · ≈ 4 min12short, this is what we have to remember from these titles which must serve as an
pp. 13–13 · ≈ 4 min13and will take occasion to abandon all restraint even more. We will see when
pp. 14–14 · ≈ 4 min14Paul says in the second chapter of 2 Timothy remains firm: it is that the Lord
pp. 15–15 · ≈ 4 min15dissolute in life: when we therefore see them such: when we see tyrants who will
pp. 16–17 · ≈ 5 min16Here then is a preface to indicate that he began to address his disciples on a
pp. 18–18 · ≈ 4 min17that we are afflicted and mocked, and that not only do we almost have death
pp. 19–19 · ≈ 4 min18Now it is true that this doctrine is good and sound: but it does not fit this
pp. 20–20 · ≈ 4 min19and grind their teeth: and then their pride overflows more than ever: and God
pp. 21–21 · ≈ 4 min20Here then in short is what we have to gather from this passage: that all those
pp. 22–22 · ≈ 4 min21Moreover, our Lord Jesus Christ also says in the same sense, that the
pp. 23–23 · ≈ 4 min22anguish, that we must have our minds full of bitterness, and that after having
pp. 24–24 · ≈ 5 min23enough that his love is declared to us, and that by faith we apprehend it when
pp. 25–25 · ≈ 4 min24because we would always be unhappy, when we had carefully examined what is
pp. 26–26 · ≈ 5 min25recognize that it is not without cause that he thus wanted to prepare all his own.
pp. 27–28 · ≈ 5 min26Because although we think that our condition is much worse, when we endure
pp. 29–29 · ≈ 4 min27see, provided that we are not blinded by our vanity and lies, and false opinions:
pp. 30–30 · ≈ 4 min28hide, that they have nowhere to hide. their refuge, because God is their
pp. 31–31 · ≈ 4 min29and then God persecutes them wherever they are. As for us, let us return to what
pp. 32–32 · ≈ 4 min30Lord Jesus Christ. Because it is certain tain that we cannot collect the words of
pp. 33–33 · ≈ 4 min31find it strange, however, if this happens. For as much as we will not stop being
pp. 34–34 · ≈ 4 min32want everyone to applaud them: they want to be happy, and always cheerful, and
pp. 35–35 · ≈ 4 min33the word almsgiving, which we use in our language: but this word has not been
pp. 36–36 · ≈ 4 min34taste what is here explained as in passing, let us conclude that in truth it is a part
pp. 37–37 · ≈ 4 min35we had been lice or fleas, and frogs, and all the vermin of the world. Now then
pp. 38–38 · ≈ 4 min36is how we will find mercy towards God, when we have pity on all those who
pp. 39–39 · ≈ 4 min37One brief announcement remains. The magistrates have agreed to call our
pp. 40–41 · ≈ 4 min38any means without anyone detecting them. And so it might seem that they are
pp. 42–42 · ≈ 4 min39be, and what purpose all this will serve. In short, they will want to amuse
pp. 43–43 · ≈ 4 min40heart. Because otherlies, because our hearts are purged from all malice, and that
pp. 44–44 · ≈ 4 min41the enmities will come, and will grow until they come to mortal hatred, to kill
pp. 45–45 · ≈ 4 min42people would come together to fight each other, that we remedy this early, and
pp. 46–46 · ≈ 4 min43God dominates in the middle, that men are united together to serve it with an
pp. 47–47 · ≈ 4 min44see that those who act as true servants of God, when they judge a cause, they will
pp. 48–48 · ≈ 4 min45by his spirit, so much so that they cannot endure the clarity of the Gospel, nor
pp. 49–49 · ≈ 4 min46This, I say, is what they would like to attract and attract us to if they could.
pp. 50–50 · ≈ 4 min47Gospel. And so, we who protest having received the doctrine by which we are
pp. 51–51 · ≈ 4 min48yet there is no one who is not partly guilty of it, because we have no zeal. And
pp. 52–53 · ≈ 5 min49hidden therein. and God by his word discovers everything, he probes the secret
pp. 54–54 · ≈ 4 min50this very word, These (he says) are the children that the Lord has given me: it
pp. 55–55 · ≈ 4 min51God for his guardian, and knows that he approves of his cause, does not care
pp. 56–56 · ≈ 4 min52true that already they are so exposed that all their authority is almost lost in
pp. 57–57 · ≈ 4 min53testimony of him, and that our conscience responds to us in good, as Peter
pp. 58–58 · ≈ 4 min54they knew that it was necessary for the truth to be victorious: and that even
pp. 59–59 · ≈ 4 min55them, and everyone trembled under them. When he saw this, he protested that
pp. 60–60 · ≈ 4 min56see today: but have patience. For if their joy is converted into gnashing of teeth,
pp. 61–61 · ≈ 4 min57scoundrels of the Papacy, who will talk enough about merits, but it is while
pp. 62–62 · ≈ 4 min58let's look at how the faithful are comfortable. It is true that if God sends them
pp. 63–63 · ≈ 4 min59about God or the spiritual life. And then they harden themselves, and if any
pp. 64–64 · ≈ 4 min60face of God, as it is said in the Psalm 16. So let goods be our help, until we enjoy
pp. 65–65 · ≈ 4 min61such a plot, when the prophets and teachers of the church, those who are
pp. 66–66 · ≈ 3 min
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