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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.
But here the Apostle rendereth this reason, that it1 is comely: because women delight in neatness and comeliness. And howsoever they think it a disgrace to be subject, yet the Apostle saith, this is more comely to be subject. And S. Peter standeth much upon it,2 teaching that the comeliness of a woman, which is most comely in the sight of God, is, that she be quiet, humble, and obedient: And therefore if women will have their rings, Jewels, and bracelets, as an ornament and comeliness to them, let them be decked with this, to be humble in obedience to their husbands.
But here the Apostle rendreth this reason, that it1 is comely: because women delight in neatenesse and comlinesse. And howsoeuer they thinke it a disgrace to be subiect, yet the Apostle saith, this is more comely to be subiect. And S. Peter standeth much vpon it,2 teaching that the comlinesse of a woman, which is most comely in the sight of God, is, that she be quiet, humble, and obedient: And therefore if women will haue their rings, Iewels, and bracelets, as an ornament and comelinesse to them, let them bee decked with this, to bee humble in obedience to their husbands.
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- 21. Pet. 3. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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