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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.
Doct. 2 Another thing that we are here to take comfort in our afflictions, in that CHRIST seeth their afflictions and is as tenderly affected, as if he himself were in trouble, in prison, fire &c.
Doct. 2 Another thing that we are here to take comfort in our afflictions, in that CHRIST seeth their afflictions and is as tenderly affected, as if he himselfe were in trouble, in prison, fire &c.
And therefore in the Epistle to the Hebrews1 the Apostle saith, he himself was afflicted, as that we might be redeemed, so also that he might have experience of our troubles, that so he might the more tender us in our afflictions. As the woman that hath felt the pains of child-birth can tell best what it is. So CHRIST himself knoweth our troubles, who hath had the sense of troubles in himself.
And therefore in the Epistle to the Hebrewes1 the Apostle saith, he himselfe was afflicted, as that we might be redeemed, so also that he might haue experience of our troubles, that so he might the more tender vs in our afflictions. As the woman that hath felt the paines of child-birth can tell best what it is. So CHRIST himselfe knoweth our troubles, who hath had the sense of troubles in himselfe.
The Apostle after calleth himself, the Minister