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An exposition upon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not only the text is…An exposition vpon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not onely the text is…
An exposition upon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not only the text is methodically analysed, and the sense of the words, by the help of writers, both ancient and modern is explained: but also, by doctrine and use, the intent of the holy Ghost is in every place more fully unfolded and urged. ... Being, the substance of near seven years week-days sermons, of N. Byfield, late one of the preachers for the city of Chester.An exposition vpon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not onely the text is methodically analysed, and the sence of the words, by the help of writers, both ancient and moderne is explayned: but also, by doctrine and vse, the intent of the holy Ghost is in euery place more fully vnfolded and vrged. ... Being, the substance of neare seuen yeeres weeke-dayes sermons, of N. Byfield, late one of the preachers for the citie of Chester.
London: printed by Edward for Nathaniel Butter, 1617
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.
Verse 18. And he is the Head of the Body, the Church; he is the beginning and first borne of the dead, that in all things he might have the preeminence.
Verse 18. And hee is the Head of the Body, the Church; hee is the beginning and first borne of the dead, that in all things hee might haue the preheminence.
Our Redeemer is described before, both in his relation to God, and to the World. In this verse, and the rest that follow to the 23. he is described as he stands in relation to the Church: and that two ways. First, in relation to the whole Church, vers. 18.19.20. Secondly, in relation to the Church of the Colossians, vers. 21.22
OVr Redeemer is described before, both in his relation to God, and to the World. In this verse, and the rest that follow to the 23. hee is described as hee stands in relation to the Church: and that two wayes. First, in relation to the whole Church, vers. 18.19.20. Secondly, in relation to the Church of the Colossians, vers. 21.22
The praise of Christ in relation to the whole Church, is first briefly propounded, and then more largely opened. It is propounded in these words. And he is the head of the Body, the Church.] There is great odds between the worlds subjection to Christ, and the Churches: for the faithful are subject to Christ as the members are to the Head; but the wicked are subject as vile things under his feet