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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.
1If.] The Apostle propounds this Exhortation with an If, because he speaketh to a mixed multitude, among whom were many that would not continue; and thereby show they were not truly reconciled. Yea, it was needful that the godly amongst them, should have it thus doubtfully set down, that so they might be more careful to settle and establish themselves in the Faith, that they might hold out in it.
1If.] The Apostle propounds this Exhortation with an If, because hee speaketh to a mixt multitude, among whom were many that would not continue; and thereby shew they were not truely reconciled. Yea, it was needefull that the godly amongst them, should haue it thus doubtfully set downe, that so they might be more carefull to settle and establish themselues in the Faith, that they might hold out in it.
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1As this (If) looks upon the wicked, it shows, that in places where the Gospel gathers souls to God, many that for a time were forward, and greatly affected, will afterwards fall away. And therefore Gods servants, both Ministers and People, should look for Apostasy, and not be overmuch troubled when they see any fall away.
1As this (If) lookes vpon the wicked, it shewes, that in places where the Gospell gathers soules to God, many that for a time were forward, and greatly affected, will afterwards fall away. And therefore Gods seruants, both Ministers and People, should looke for Apostacy, and not bee ouermuch troubled when they see any fall away.
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