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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.
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 him2 restore her, and he shall pray for him: for he was a Prophet.
- 1Note.
- 2Gen. 20. 7.
And the matter of his prayer he setteth down to be. 1. that they may continue unto the end without any slacking or starting back. 2. that they may be increased in grace, until they should be accomplished in the end, which should not be perfected before they were dissolved.