Confesse] Some understand it of forgiving one another, but the Originall is no where found in that sense; it is applyed to confessing of sinnes, Matthew 3:6. Mark 1:5. Acts. 19. 18. and so here. one to another] That is, say some, to those Elders which were to be sent for; but others more probably of all the faithfull, whether Pastors or people, though chiefly the Pastors, it being presumed; that they are best able to comfort them, who finde any sinne lie heavie upon their soule, and to assist, them with their prayers. pray] Ephesians 6:8. 1 Timothy 2:1-2. effectuall] Or, vehement, or, earnest. righteous] John 9:31.