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 The signification or meaning of the numbers and markes vsed in this New Testament. HE numbers in the text shew the numbers of verses in euery chapter. The numbers in the Arguments before euery chapter, point to the same numbers of verses in the text, treating of the fame matter. The numbers in the beginning of the Annotations fignifie that the the Annotation is vpon such a verse of the text. The numbers ioyned to the citations of Scripture, if they be written thus, Gen. 4, 16, the first is the chapter, the second is the verse. lf thus, Gen. 4. 16. both are the chapters. If thus, Gen. 4, 16. 17. 18. the first is the chapter, al the rest the verses. If thus, Gen.4, 16. 5, 7. it signifieth, cap. 4. vers. 16 and chap. 5. vers. 7. ″ This marke in the text signifieth, that there is an Annotation vpon that word or words which follow the said mark. ⋆ This starre in the text, or in the Annotations, signifieth the allega tions cited ouer-againft the same in the margent, or some other thing answering therunto.

` This mark sheweth another reading in the margent. And if there be nothing in the margent, it signifieth that those words are not in some copies. ∷ a b & c. These notes in the text, referre vs to the same notes in the margēt. ✠ This marke signifieth the ending of Ghospels and Epistles: Wherof there is, a table at the end of this booke. Their beginning is knowen by the margent, where directly at the beginning of them, is set, The Ghospel, or, The Epistle vpon such a day. And if it could not be so set directly (becaufe of other marginal notes) then some letter is the marke of their beginning…

S. August. li. I. c. 3. deferm. Do. in monte. We come to the understanding of Scriptures through pouertie of Spirit, where a man must show himself meeke-minded, lest by stubborne contensions, he become incapable and vnapt to be taught