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

In that he saith parents, he meaneth both father and mother, for children, because the father hath more authority, and because peradventure the inheritance lieth upon his disposition, will obey their father, but they care not for their mother.

In that he saith parents, he meaneth both father and mother, for children, because the father hath more authority, and because peraduenture the inheritance lyeth vpon his disposition, will obey their father, but they care not for their mother.

Howbeit obedience is commanded to both. And¹ howsoever it cometh oftentimes that the children are disobedient by the too much tenderness of the parents: yet the children are not to trust to that, for if they leese their parents love through their wicked, behaviour, they can not assure themselves of Gods.²

Howbeit obedience is commanded to both. And¹ howsoeuer it commeth oftentimes that the children are disobedient by the too much tendernesse of the parents: yet the children are not to trust to that, for if they leese their parents loue through their wicked, behauiour, they can not assure themselues of Gods.²

1. 1Ex. 10 12.
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