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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.
1Object. But some Papist may say, it is plain by these words, that the Scripture is hard, and not fit for the common people, seeing it is called a mystery.
1Obiect. But some Papist may say, it is plaine by these words, that the Scripture is hard, and not fit for the common people, seeing it is called a mystery.
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1Answ. This place cannot help them; because it is said, that now it is revealed; and so their cavil comes out of season. 2 Because it is, and was hidden from carnal men, not from Gods servants: we do not wonder ⟨p. 165⟩though the Scriptures be as a sealed book unto such carnal wretches as they are.
1Answ. This place cannot helpe them; because it is said, that now it is reuealed; and so their cauill comes out of season. 2 Because it is, and was hidden from carnall men, not from Gods seruants: wee doe not wonder ⟨p. 165⟩though the Scriptures bee as a sealed booke vnto such carnall wretches as they are.
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