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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.
Rest of his sufferings.] Doct. So long as Christ shall have a member on earth, there will rest something for him to suffer in his members: and therefore we should learn not to promise our selves rest and ease while we are in this world.
Rest of his sufferings.] Doct. So long as Christ shall haue a member on earth, there will rest something for him to suffer in his members: and therefore wee should learne not to promise our selues rest and ease while wee are in this world.
To fulfil.] The word signifieth, either to do it in stead of another, as if the Soldier fight in the Captains room; or to do it in his own course or turn, according to the appointment of his Governor, and in such proportion as is required: and thus I think it is taken here. It is certain, that all the Afflictions of the members of Christ come from Gods decree, and the continuance and measure of them is appointed of Godq. And therefore it should encourage every Christian the more cheerfully in his course, and when his turn comes, to take up his cross and follow Christ, and never stand much upon the malice of men, or the rage of Devils, but to look principally to God, with this assurance, that God will deliver him when his measure is full.
To fulfill.] The word signifieth, either to doe it in stead of another, as if the Souldier fight in the Captaines roome; or to doe it in his owne course or turne, according to the appoyntment of his Gouernour, and in such proportion as is required: and thus I thinke it is taken heere. It is certaine, that all the Afflictions of the members of Christ come from Gods decree, and the continuance and measure of them is appoynted of Godq. And therefore it should encourage euery Christian the more cheerefully in his course, and when his turne comes, to take vp his crosse and follow Christ, and neuer stand much vpon the malice of men, or the rage of Diuels, but to looke principally to God, with this assurance, that God will deliuer him when his measure is full.