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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.
Now for my Sufferings, it is apparent to all sorts of men,1 that I have endured my part of all kinds of Troubles for the Gospel, which I would not have done, if I had not had full assurance of the truth of it, neither do I repent me of my afflictions, but rejoice in them rather, & that for divers reasons. First, because they are the afflictions of CHRIST, that is, such as he accounts to be his. Secondly, because I know that in Gods Decree I have my part of troubles assigned me; and it is my joy, to think that in so good a cause I have almost fulfilled them. Thirdly, because these Afflictions extend but to my flesh and outward man. And lastly, because it is for your good I suffer, even for the confirmation of your Faith, and for the good of the whole body of Christ, which is the Church.
Now for my Sufferings, it is apparant to all sorts of men,1 that I haue endured my part of all kindes of Troubles for the Gospell, which I would not haue done, if I had not had full assurance of the truth of it, neyther doe I repent me of my afflictions, but reioyce in them rather, & that for diuers reasons. First, because they are the afflictions of CHRIST, that is, such as he accounts to be his. Secondly, because I know that in Gods Decree I haue my part of troubles assigned me; and it is my ioy, to think that in so good a cause I haue almost fulfilled them. Thirdly, because these Afflictions extend but to my flesh and outward man. And lastly, because it is for your good I suffer, euen for the confirmation of your Faith, and for the good of the whole body of Christ, which is the Church.
- 1Verse 24. Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fulfil the rest of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh, for his bodies sake which is the Church.Verse 24. Now I reioyce in my sufferings for you, and fulfill the rest of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh, for his bodies sake which is the Church.