For ye] The Apostle further presseth on the Hebrews the exhortation begun vers. 12. from the excellency of their condition who are under the Gospel, or New Covenant, above others who were under the Law or Old Covenant. The same argument or motive, in substance, Saint Paul had used, Romans 6:14. the mount] Exodus 19:12; Exodus 19:18-19. That is, Sinai, whereon the Law was given. touched] In it self, though not in respect of Gods charge. Vers. 20. burned] By this terrible manner of giving the Law, we are given to understand the slavish, servile, and fearfull condition of those who were under it.