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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 21. And you hath he now also reconciled, that were in times past strangers, and enemies, because your minds were set in evil works.
Verse 21. And you hath hee now also reconciled, that were in times past strangers, and enemies, because your mindes were set in euill works.
Hitherto of the description of the Redeemer, as he stands in relation to the whole Church: In these two Verses he is described by relation, in particular, to the Church of the Colossians. In this description consider two things: First, the misery the Colossians were in, without Christ: Secondly, the remedy in Christ. Their misery is both propounded and expounded: It is propounded to stand in two things: viz. Alienation and enmity: It is expounded in two things; viz. that they were thus miserable; first, in their Minds; secondly, in their Works: the remedy follows in the next Verse.
HItherto of the description of the Redeemer, as hee stands in relation to the whole Church: In these two Verses hee is described by relation, in particular, to the Church of the Colossians. In this description consider two things: First, the miserie the Colossians were in, without Christ: Secondly, the remedie in Christ. Their miserie is both propounded and expounded: It is propounded to stand in two things: viz. Alienation and enmitie: It is expounded in two things; viz. that they were thus miserable; first, in their Mindes; secondly, in their Workes: the remedie followes in the next Verse.