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

And first in these verses (as before he had made a preparation) so now he maketh another preparation, for the convincing and reproving of those errors that were risen up among. For we know how we are cleaved unto our errors, and corruptions, and how hardly removed from them: And therefore the Apostle doth here by this Preface lance (as it were) their hearts, by showing them his exceeding care and love towards them.

And first in these verses (as before hee had made a preparation) so now he maketh another preparation, for the conuincing and reprouing of those errours that were risen vp among. For wee know how wee are cleaued vnto our errours, and corruptions, and how hardly remoued from them: And therefore the Apostle doth here by this Preface lance (as it were) their hearts, by shewing them his exceeding care and loue towards them.

As if he should say: That which I said of my¹ grievous labour and strife for all men, is truly verified of you: for I would not have you ignorant of the great a gony and strife, that I have for you, and for those that are in the Church of Laodicea, and others about you in the country of Phrygia, notwithstanding that they never did see my person.

As if hee should say: That which I said of my¹ grieuous labour and strife for all men, is truely verefied of you: for I would not haue you ignorant of the great a gony and strife, that I haue for you, and for those that are in the Church of Laodicea, and others about you in the country of Phrygia, notwistanding that they neuer did see my person.

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