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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.
from the 9: verse until the 12. is contained. Cause of the prayer for the Colossians Prayer it self wherein is contained A request for perfect Knowledge. Obedience.
from the 9: verse vntill the 12. is contained. Cause of the prayer for the Colossians Prayer it selfe wherein is contayned A request for perfect Knowledge. Obedience.
First the Apostle sets forth himself by his name Paul, He had two names given him, one at his Circumcision viz. Saul, his father being a Gentile, he had another name vid. Paul, in regard that they would keep a note of his privilege in Rome.
First the Apostle sets sorth himselfe by his name Paul, He had two names giuen him, one at his Circumcision viz. Saul, his father being a Gentile, hee had another name vid. Paul, in regard that they would keepe a note of his priuiledge in Rome.
The reason why he would rather keep the profane, then the old name Saul, taken from Gods people▪ signifying one begged of God, is this, that because that holy name was not so pleasant to the Gentiles, of whom especially he was Minister, he is content to take the worse name, which he took not so much pleasure in.
The reason why hee would rather keepe the prophane, then the old name Saul, taken from Gods people▪ signifying one begged of God, is this, that because that holy name was not so pleasant to the Gentiles, of whom especially he was Minister, he is content to take the worse name, which hee tooke not so much pleasure in.