Which all are to perish with the using;— Dr. Doddridge renders and paraphrases this passage thus: "All which things tend to the corruption of that excellent religion, into which you have the honour to be initiated, by the abuse of them." Mr. Peirce, understanding the three precepts foregoing as referring entirely to meats and drinks, explains this clause, "Which yet were all made by God to be consumed by our use of them."

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