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 this Text the Apostle sendeth these messengers to understand the estate of the Church, and to signify their estate: and further for mutual comfort, and to strengthen the Church: he therefore sendeth these worthy men, Tychicus and Onesimus.

In this Text the Apostle sendeth these messengers to vnderstand the estate of the Church, and to signifie their estate: and further for mutuall comfort, and to strengthen the Church: he therefore sendeth these worthy men, Tychicus and Onesimus.

Doctrine Here we learn that it is a necessary duty for the Minister to know the estate of his Flock, and for the ⟨p. 237⟩Flock to know the estate of the Minister: For the Minister, it is necessary that he know. For as a good Shepherd will know the estate of his Flock, so¹ ought the Minister of his spiritual charge, that he may accordingly lay forth unto them his admonitions, exhortations, and may commend them in their wants unto God.

Doctrine Heere we learne that it is a necessary duty for the Minister to know the estate of his Flock, and for the ⟨p. 237⟩Flocke to know the estate of the Minister: For the Minister, it is necessary that he know. For as a good Shepeheard will know the estate of his Flocke, so¹ ought the Minister of his spirituall charge, that hee may accordingly lay forth vnto them his admonitions, exhortations, and may commend them in their wants vnto God.

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