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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.
Which was preached unto every Creature under Heaven.] These words contain the first reason, and it stands thus: In as much as the doctrine taught you, is the same Doctrine that hath been taught to, and received by all the Elect; therefore ye ought to continue in it, and never be moved from the Grace wrought by it.
Which was preached vnto euery Creature vnder Heauen.] These words containe the first reason, and it stands thus: In as much as the doctrine taught you, is the same Doctrine that hath beene taught to, and receiued by all the Elect; therefore yee ought to continue in it, and neuer be mooued from the Grace wrought by it.
Quest. 1But was the Gospel preached to every Creature under heaven? Ans. 2Some understand the meaning to be this: that the Apostle intends to note, by the preaching of the Gospel to every Creature, only thus much;3 That it was now no more confined in Judea, but was published to Gentiles as well as Jews: and so it was preached to every Creature, in as much as all mankind had as much interest as the Jewish Nation. Others think the speech imports no more, but that the fame of the Gospel was spread by the Merchants and other that lay at Rome, Jerusalem, and other great Cities, unto all known Countries of the world. Others think it is no more then if he had said, it was published far and wide: as in John they say, the whole world goeth after him; but they mean a great multitude; an usual Hyperbolical speech. Lastly, others think, that when he saith, it was preached, he meaneth it should be preached to every creature; the time past being put for the time to come, to import, that it shall as certainly be done, as if it had been done already. But I take, it is meant of the preaching of the Gospel by the Apostles and Evangelists, in the conversion of so many Nations to the Faith of Christ.