VVHerefore] At this verse the Apostle prosecutes the exhortation begunne, Chap. 2. vers. 1. and continues it to the end of the fourth Chapter. heavenly] That is, effectuall calling, whereby they beleeved and obeyed the Gospel of Christ. Called heavenly: First, in respect of the Author, God, Philippians 3:14. Secondly, in respect of those things whereunto they were called to be partakers of, which were heavenly, 1 Thessalonians 2:12. 2 Thessalonians 2:14. 2 Timothy 1:9. 1 Pet. 2. 9. & 3. 9. & 5. 10. 2 Peter 1:3. consider] That is, diligently, attentively: ponder with all your heart and mind his dignitie and excellencie, that so ye might adhere unto him and obey him. Apostle] That is, whom God hath sent as his Ambassadour to make known his will unto you. See Chap. 1. 2. high] Whom God hath ordained to make satisfaction for your sinnes. See Chap. 1. 3. and of whom the high Priest under the Law was a Type. profession] Whom we beleeve with our hearts, and whom we confesse with our mouthes, Romans 10:10. Or of the doctrine which we beleeve and ought to confesse, Chap. 4. 14. & 10. 13. 2 Corinthians 9:13. 1 Timothy 6:12-13.