2 Esdras — Chapter 5
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Verse 1
(a) S. Beda in his spirituall sense lamenteth that some Superiours neglected to feed their flock, either temporally or temporally, and yet exacted temporall reuenewes, and oppressed poore people.
Verse 9
(b) A right propertie of a true pastour, to doe that good which he preacheth to others. S. Beda ibidem.
Verse 19
(c) A good conscience hath great confidence in God, and iustly hopeth for reward.