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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.
The Apostle setteth forth this affection of a man in Ephe: 5. saying that he should love his wife, as his 1own body: And the reason is, because she is weaker, and full of infirmities, and weaknesses, and therefore he is to cover them by love: For if he have maims, or2 blemishes in his body, he will be ready to use all means to hide them, so must the man do to his wife, being his own body.
The Apostle setteth forth this affection of a man in Ephe: 5. saying that he should loue his wife, as his 1owne body: And the reason is, because shee is weaker, and full of infirmities, and weakenesses, and therefore he is to couer them by loue: For if he haue maymes, or2 blemishes in his body, hee will bee ready to vse all meanes to hide them, so must the man do to his wife, being his owne body.
And the Apostle Saint Peter, showeth a general1 duty of love, to cover many infirmities: Above all things (saith he) have fervent love, for love shall cover the multitude of sins. And the Apostle saith further,