But the declarations of Paul, that “he is made unto us wisdom,” [1 Cor. i. 30.] and that “in him are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge,” [Col. ii. 3.] have rather a different meaning; namely, that beside him there is nothing useful to be known, and that they who by faith apprehend him as he is, have embraced the whole infinitude of celestial blessings. For which reason he writes in another place, “I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified;” [1 Cor. ii. 2.] which is perfectly just, because it is unlawful to go beyond the simplicity of the
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