“If we sin willfully;” that is, obstinately, maliciously, and with despite; which is the nature of the sin itself, as is declared verse 29: but the word doth not require, nor will scarce bear any such sense. “Willingly,” is of choice, without surprisal, compulsion, or fear; and this is all that the word will bear. The season and circumstance which state the sin intended is, “after we have received the knowledge of the truth.” There is no question but that […]