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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.
He further commendeth these, that they only of the circumcision there at Rome were helpers unto the 1kingdom of God, which was a notable commendation unto them, for that God vouchsafed them, which were men, to be helpers to his kingdom. As it is a great honour for a subject to be counted a defender 2of the Prince, as the Princes Champion.
He further commendeth these, that they onely of the circumcision there at Rome were help•rs vnto the 1kingdome of God, which was a notable commendation vnto them, for that God vouchsaued them, which were men, to be helpers to his kingdome. As it is a great honour for a subiect to be counted a defendour 2of the Prince, as the Princes Champion.
- 1Verse. 11.
- 2A simile.
And here we learn in that our Apostle commended them being so few, and that because they were so few that helped him: therefore we are to learn that, if any of the Jews be called to the Gospel (as some are now) they are so much the more to be esteemed, and commended, though but few. Then he showed wherein they were helpers to the kingdom of God, viz. in that they were comforters to him, which was a chief Apostle: which was a notable commendation unto them, to be helpers unto him, that had a great sway of doing good in the Church. But a greater commendation to help one in such a great place, then. 1000. beside. As he, that