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

Question. Thirdly, our sins deserve punishment eternal, without end, being committed against the eternal God, now the troubles of our Saviour CHRIST were but for a time, he being but about 33 years on earth, how can his short sufferings countervail eternal death?

Question. Thirdly, our sinnes deserue punishment eternall, without end, being cōmitted against the eternal God, now the troubles of our Sauiour CHRIST were but for a time, he being but about 33 years on earth, how can his short sufferings counteruaile eternal death?

Answer. Answer, he was not man only, but also God, and therefore was able, at once, to satisfy for all the punishment due for evermore to his children & servants, for his infinite God-head did sustain his Man-hood in suffering, especially on the cross & the night before. Therefore it is said by the eternal Spirit, he offered up the sacrifice for us, suffering that, and bearing that,¹ which men and women should have suffered for ever in themselves.

Answere. Answere, he was not man onely, but also God, and therefore was able, at once, to satisfie for al the punishment due for euermore to his childrē & seruants, for his infinite God-head did sustaine his Man-hood in suffering, especially on the crosse & the night before. Therefore it is said by the eternal Spirit, he offered vp the sacrifice for vs, suffering that, and bearing that,¹ which men and women should haue suffered for euer in themselues.

1. 1Heb. 5.