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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.
And if we must proceed in godliness all our life, so also in knowledge. It is necessary that we have1 knowledge to the end we may be able to be defended2 against the subtleties of the false teachers and deceivers of the world, who are compared to enchanters Jannes and Jambres which withstood Moses before Pharaoh, it is necessary that we have knowledge to the end we be not blinded by them.
And if we must proceed in godlinesse all our life, so also in knowledge. It is necessary that we haue1 knowledge to the end we may be able to be defended2 against the subtilties of the false teachers and deceiuers of the world, who are compared to inchanters Iannes and Iambres which withstood Moses before Pharaoh, it is necessary that we haue knowledge to the end we be not blinded by them.
- 13. Part.
- 2Gal. 1. 2. Tim. 3. 8.
He biddeth them take heed of Philosophy, which is a glorious name, signifying the love of wisdom. But the Apostle doth not take away the use of Philosophy. For if it be well used, it is a good hand-maid for to help the Ministers, if so be it be not used to ⟨p. 122⟩make a gloss, and a show to the world. But here that Philosophy is condemned, which repugneth the