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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.
Inheritor, and heir of all creatures, for howsoever1 it be otherwise interpreted, yet it seemeth rather to be this, because as in the Law, the eldest son was heir of all, or of the most part of the Fathers possessions. So CHRIST he is the heir of all, and those that have any thing, have it by him, and have right by him. His father hath put all things under his2 feet.
Inheritour, and heire of all creatures, for howsoeuer1 it be otherwise interpreted, yet it seemeth rather to be this, because as in the Law, the eldest sonne was heire of all, or of the most part of the Fathers possessions. So CHRIST he is the heire of all, and those that haue any thing, haue it by him, and haue right by him. His father hath put all things vnder his2 feete.
- 1Verse. 15.Ʋerse. 15.
- 2Psal. 8. Heb. 1. 1. Cor. 15. Doctrine.
He that hath any possession, or power, never so great, if he have it not by CHRIST, it is none of his, he is an usurper, whatsoever he be. And therefore it condemneth them, that get not their goods with good consciences; Nay though they may come ⟨p. 61⟩