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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.
The sum whereof is to set forth unto us, the benefit of God bestowed upon the Colossians, to the end that they should be holy.
The summe whereof is to set forth vnto vs, the benefit of God bestowed vpon the Colossians, to the end that they should be holy.
Wherein we consider: First, the application of the benefits of CHRIST to the Colossians: Secondly, the end of this redemption, that they should be holy, without spot, and unblameable.
Wherein we consider: First, the application of the benefits of CHRIST to the Colossians: Secondly, the end of this redemption, that they should bee holy, without spot, and vnblameable.
For the application; it appeareth herein: for when he saith, you hath he reconciled; he declareth the wonderful kindness of God towards them, viz. the Colossians, for though that there be a redemption wrought, yet if the Colossians could not apply it to themselves, nor have any hope that it belonged to them, they were not the better for it; Nay, it is the worse, when as a blessing being abroad, is yet neglected, and not obtained of some, when as others get it. And therefore our Saviour CHRIST, speaking to the obstinate Jews, saith: ye shall see the Prophets in heaven, and. your ⟨p. 75⟩1selves shut out; ye shall see it, arguing the greatness of the judgment.
For the application; it appeareth herein: for when he saith, you hath he reconciled; he declareth the wonderfull kindnesse of God towards thē, viz. the Colossians, for though that there be a redemption wrought, yet if the Colossians could not apply it to themselues, nor haue any hope that it belonged to them, they were not the better for it; Nay, it is the worse, when as a blessing being abroad, is yet neglected, and not obteined of some, when as others get it. And therefore our Sauior CHRIST, speaking to the obstinate Iewes, saith: ye shall see the Prophets in heauen, and. your