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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.
Then he proceeds to set down Ephaphras his commendations1 unto them. And he sendeth his commendation, describing him to be of them, one that had planted the Gospel with them, and with the Laodiceans which was a minister, not as now they are, but an Evangelist.
Then he proceeds to set downe Ephaphras his commendations1 vnto them. And he sendeth his commendation, describing him to be of them, one that had planted the Gospell with them, and with the Laodiceans which was a minister, not as now they are, but an Euang•list.
- 1Verse. 12.Ʋerse. 12.
And he saith that Ephaphras prayeth for them▪ 1commending his prayer in that he was the servant of God, to wit, a prophet and minister, and therefore his prayer more excellent and effectual then of a private man. As the Lord saith to Abimelech, which would have defiled Abraham's wife, the Lord forbids him, laying a curse upon his house, but bids him2 restore her, and he shall pray for him: for he was a Prophet.
And he saith that Ephaphras prayeth for them▪ 1commending his praier in that he was the seruant of God, to wit, a prophet and minister, and therefore his prayer more excellent and effectuall then of a priuate man. As the Lord saith to Abimelech, which would haue defiled Abrahams wife, the Lord forbids him, laying a curse vpon his house, but bids him