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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
Commentary on colossians › THE ANALYSIS of the second Chapter.
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THE ANALYSIS of the second Chapter.
Two things are contained in this Chapter. First, the continuation of the exhortation begun in the 23. verse of the first Chapter, to v. 7. Secondly, a dehortation, from verse 8. to the end.
TWo things are contained in this Chapter. First, the continuation of the exhortation begun in the 23. verse of the first Chapter, to v. 7. Secondly, a dehortation, from verse 8. to the end.
The exhortation is continued two ways: First, By alleging more reasons, v. 1. 2. 3. Secondly, by prolepsis, removing sundry objections, v. 4. 5. 6. 7. There are three reasons to press them to care of perseverance in the doctrine they had received: The first reason is taken from the care of the Apostle, for the delivery and defence of the Gospel, in these words, I would you knew what great fighting I have for your sakes and for them of Laodicea and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, vers. 1.
The exhortation is continued two waies: First, By alleaging more reasons, v. 1. 2. 3. Secondly, by prolepsis, remouing sundry obiections, v. 4. 5. 6. 7. There are three reasons to presse them to care of perseuerance in the doctrine they had receiued: The first reason is taken from the care of the Apostle, for the deliuerie and defence of the Gospell, in these words, I would you knew what great fighting I haue for your sakes and for them of Laodicea and for as many as haue not seene my face in the flesh, vers. 1.