“M. B.,” Cheltenham. Matthew 10:23 refers to the testimony to the cities of Israel, which began in the days of our Lord, is now suspended, and will be resumed at the time of the end. 1 Corinthians 5:5, sets before us the solemn result which was to be reached by excommunication from God’s assembly. God ruled in the assembly. Satan ruled outside. 1 Peter 3:19, teaches us that the Spirit of Christ, in Noah, went and preached to those whose spirits are now in prison, because they refused the testimony.