That make a man an offender for a word] That call men in question, and seek to bring them into trouble, for their godly admonitions, and sincere delivery of Gods truth, Jeremiah 18:18. and Jeremiah 20:10. Amos 5:10. Matthew 22:15. Luk. 11. 53, 54.
turn aside] Or, cast. or, overthrow. Proverbs 18:5. Amos 5:12. Heb. make to decline. Chap. 10. 2.
the just for a thing of nought] That pick quarels against men, and in judgement prosecute and cast them, being otherwise guiltlesse, for matters of no moment, or without any just cause, Psal. 69. 4, 5.