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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.
1For his bodies sake, which is the Church.] Sufferings are of two kinds: Either, of the Church; or for the Church. Of the Church, are also of two kinds: Either, Chastisements, or Trials. Sufferings for the Church are likewise of two sorts: Either, Expiation, and so Christ only suffered; or Martyrdom for confirmation of Doctrine, or encouragement in practise, and so the Saints have suffered for the Church.
1For his bodyes sake, which is the Church.] Sufferings are of two kindes: Eyther, of the Church; or for the Church. Of the Church, are also of two kindes: Eyther, Chastisements, or Trials. Sufferings for the Church are likewise of two sorts: Eyther, Expiation, and so Christ onely suffered; or Martyrdome for confirmation of Doctrine, or encouragement in practise, and so the Saints haue suffered for the Church.
- 1Two kinds of sufferings: 1. of the Church; 2. for the Church.Two kindes of sufferings: 1. of the Church; 2. for the Church.
The principal Doctrine from hence is, that the particular sufferings of Gods Servants, especially the Ministers, serve for the good and profit of the whole body.1 The Use is manifold: First, we should hereby be informed to mind the good of the Church, and to seek the advancement of Religion, and the good of religious persons, above our own estate. Our care should be most for the body of Christ, and we should rejoice in any service we could do to the Church of God. Secondly, such as are called to suffer, should labour to show all good faithfulness, zeal, constancy, and holy discretion, seeing their sufferings concern more then their own persons. Thirdly, this should stir us up to pray for such as are in trouble for good causes, since their afflictions are some way for our sakes