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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.
COLOS. 1.1.2. Verse 1. Paul an Apostle of JESUS CHRIST, by the will of God and Timotheus a Brother. 2. To them which are at Coloss, Saints and faithful Brethren in CHRIST. Grace be with you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord JESUS CHRIT.
COLOS. 1.1.2. Verse 1. Paul an Apostle of IESVS CHRIST, by the will of God and Timotheus a Brother. 2. To them which are at Colosse, Saints and faithfull Brethren in CHRIST. Grace be with you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord IESVS CHRIT.
TWO things are worthy our consideration in this Epistle, the Author and the Matter: 1the Author was PAUL, concerning whom memorable things are recorded: he was an Hebrew, of the Hebrews, of the tribe of Benjamin, aa Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, circumcised the 8. day, brought up in the knowledge of the Law, and Pharisaical institutions, by Gamaliel, a great Doctor among the Jews,b acquainted also with the languages of foreign nations, as his quoting of the authorities of Greek Poets shows:c and in his youth, for the righteousness external, which was after the Law, he was unrebukeable