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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 28. Sermon.
COLOSS. 3. V. 22. 23. 24. 25. 22 Servants be obedient unto them that are your Masters, according to the flesh, in all things, not with eyeservice as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart fearing God. 23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men. 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord CHRIST. 25 But he that doth wrong, he shall receive for the wrong that he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
COLLOSS. 3. V. 22. 23. 24. 25. 22 Seruants be obedient vnto them that are your Maisters, according to the flesh, in all things, not with eyeseruice as men pleasers, but in singlenesse of heart fearing God. 23 And whatsoeuer yee do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not vnto men. 24 Knowing that of the Lord yee shall receiue the reward of the inheritance: for yee serue the Lord CHRIST. 25 But he that doth wrong, he shall receiue for the wrong that he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
THE Apostle cometh from the general duty belonging to all Christian men, to the particular duties of men in the household. And having spoken of the duties of husbands and wives, and of parents and children: he cometh now to the last couple in the household, of Masters and Servants. As if he should say;