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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.
For the particular duties first of Wives. In the Epistle to Titus, though the Apostle requireth Love of1 the younger wives to their husbands, and children, yet they are not so ready to be behind hand in Love, as in this duty of Subjection: for when she is admitted to the friendly and amiable use of her Husband, that she hath Power over his body, as he of hers, therefore2 she thinks she is shut out from subjection to his authority: and therefore it is that the Apostle so stands especially upon that duty of subjection: for concerning love it is usually more exceeding in women then in men.
For the particular duties first of Wiues. In the Epistle to Titus, though the Apostle requireth Loue of1 the yonger wiues to their husbands, and children, yet they are not so ready to bee behinde hand in Loue, as in this duty of Subiection: for when she is admitted to the friendly and amiable vse of her Husband, that she hath Power ouer his body, as he of hers, therefore2 she thinkes she is shut out from subiection to his authority: and therefore it is that the Apostle so stands especially vpon that duty of subiection: for concerning loue it is vsually more exceeding in women then in men.
And therefore David in his verses on Jonathan, saith: