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

For by him are all things created in heaven and earth, things visible and invisible, even the Angels themselves, to the worshipping of whom you are seduced. And amongst them, all, of what degree or place so ever they be, whether they sit in Thrones, or whether they have Lordship, principally, or power over other Angels, and all things else, were both made by him and for him.

For by him are all things created in heauen and earth, things visible and inuisible, euen the Angels themselues, to the worshiping of whom you are seduced. And amongst them, all, of what degree or place so euer they be, whether they sit in Thrones, or whether they haue Lordship, principally, or power ouer other Angels, and all things elsse, were both made by him and for him.

Wherefore he is before all things, and all things have their continuance, and are upholden by him.

Wherefore he is before all things, and all things haue their continuance, and are vpholden by him.

And as touching his office, which he executeth in respect of both natures, he is the Head of the Church, which is his body, and he is the first fruits and first begotten of the dead, not only in respect that himself is risen, but also in that he is the Author of our resurrection, which is here begun, and shall be perfected in the last day, when he shall change these vile bodies, and make them like his glorious body.

And as touching his office, which he executeth in respect of both natures, he is the Head of the Church, which is his body, and he is the first fruites and first begotten of the dead, not onely in respect that himselfe is risen, but also in that he is the Autor of our resurrection, which is here begun, and shall be perfected in the last day, when he shall change these vile bodies, and make them like his glorious body.