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

This the Scripture speaketh against, as that it is a vain and unprofitable thing, for whatsoever they scratch they shall carry nothing out.

This the Scripture speaketh against, as that it is a vaine and vnprofitable thing, for whatsoeuer they scratch they shall carry nothing out.

Again, 1. Tim. 6. 9. It casteth a man into divers ⟨p. 175⟩evils and noisome lusts, for it maketh him to have a shipwreck of conscience, and so is that which deprives him of all good arguments of comfort.

Againe, 1. Tim. 6. 9. It casteth a man into diuers ⟨p. 175⟩euils and noysome lusts, for it maketh him to haue a shipwracke of conscience, and so is that which depriues him of all good arguments of comfort.

But of all places none more notable against this¹ sin then this place here, that it is idolatry. Now idolatry is strictly and largely taken.

But of all places none more notable against this¹ sinne then this place heere, that it is idolatry. Now idolatry is strictly and largely taken.