And at the side without, as one goeth up to the entry of the north gate, [were] two tables; and on the other side, which [was] at the porch of the gate, [were] two tables.
Ver. 40. As one goeth up to the entry of the north.] Hereby was signified, say some, that our corrupt affections must be mortified, and our lives laid down, if need be, for the truth's sake, seem it never so hard to be done. Sicut a Septentrione venti flant asperi, as north winds are cold and comfortless.