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A commentary upon the epistle of Saint Paul written to the Colossians. PreachedA commentary vpon the epistle of Saint Paule written to the Colossians. Preached
A commentary upon the epistle of Saint Paul written to the Colossians. Preached by Thomas Cartwright, and now published for the further use of the Church of GodA commentary vpon the epistle of Saint Paule written to the Colossians. Preached by Thomas Cartwright, and now published for the further vse of the Church of God
London: printed by Nicholas Okes, 1612
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
For the better understanding of this Epistle, we are to know the conveyance of the matter of it. And as in all Pauls Epistles he useth to set down first the principal grounds of religion: Secondly, the exhortations. And as he useth in other, so doth he in this Epistle. It therefore containeth-two points: first, the delivery of the body and of the substantial points in religion of our Saviour.
For the better vnderstanding of this Epistle, we are to know the conueyance of the matter of it. And as in all Paules Epistles he vseth to set downe first the principall grounds of religion: Secondly, the exhortations. And as he vseth in other, so doth he in this Epistle. It therefore contayneth-two poyntes: first, the deliuery of the body and of the substantiall poyntes in religion of our Sauiour.
The second part (beginning at the 3. chapter) is a declaration of the godly conversation, wherein all true professors of the Gospel, which profess CHRIST, must live.
The second parte (beginning at the 3. chapter) is a declaration of the godly conuersation, wherein all true professors of the Gospell, which professe CHRIST, must liue.
The first and second Chapters are of doctrine, the other of manners. In the first is delivered the truth, and sincere and plain doctrine (in brief) of the Gospel set forth. In the second are rooted up and thrown down all those wretched opinions, which were by the false Apostles sown in the hearts of the Colossians.
The first and second Chapters are of doctrine, the other of manners. In the first is deliuered the truth, and sincere and plaine doctrine (in briefe) of the Gospell set forth. In the second are rooted vp and throwne downe all those wretched opinions, which were by the false Apostles sowne in the hearts of the Colossians.