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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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4. Because we are circumcised without hands, and therefore need not circumcision made with hands, and consequently no ceremonies. This reason is propounded, v. 11. & confirmed by prolepsis, v. 12.
4. Because we are circumcised without hands, and therefore need not circumcision made with handes, and consequently no ceremonies. This reason is propounded, v. 11. & confirmed by prolepsis, v. 12.
Concerning Circumcision without hands, five things are to be noted. 1. the persons, ye. 2. the time, are. 3. the manner, set down negatively, without hands. 4. the form of it, affirmatively, putting off the body of the sins of the flesh. 5. the efficient cause, the circumcision of Christ.
Concerning Circumcision without hands, fiue thinges are to be noted. 1. the persons, yee. 2. the time, are. 3. the manner, set downe negatiuely, without hands. 4. the form of it, affirmitiuely, putting off the bodie of the sins of the flesh. 5. the efficient cause, the circumcision of Christ.
Ob. But it follows not we are circumcised without hands, therefore need not circumcision with hands. Sol. It follows to us now in the new Testament, because we have baptism in steed of circumcision with hands: we are buried with Christ by baptism.
Ob. But it followes not we are circumcised without hands, therefore need not circumcision with hands. Sol. It followes to vs now in the new Testament, because we haue baptisme in steed of circumcision with hands: we are buried with Christ by baptisme.