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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.
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.
Thus of the reasons: the conclusion follows from v. 16, to the end. The conclusion hath three branches. For first he concludes against ceremonies, v. 16. 17. Secondly against philosophy, v. 18. 19. Thirdly, against traditions, v. 20. to the end.
Thus of the reasons: the conclusion followes from v. 16, to the end. The conclusion hath three branches. For first hee concludes against ceremonies, v. 16. 17. Secondly against philosophie, v. 18. 19. Thirdly, against traditions, v. 20. to the end.
In the conclusion against ceremonies, note 1. the things which are named to be abrogated, viz. the respect of meats and drinks. 2. of times, which are threefold, 1. days. 2. months. 3. Sabbaths, these are the things, v. 16. The reason is v. 17. because these are but shadows of things to come, and the body is Christ.
In the conclusion against ceremonies, note 1. the thinges which are named to be abrogated, viz. the respect of meats and drinks. 2. of times, which are threefold, 1. daies. 2. moneths. 3. Sabbaths, these are the things, v. 16. The reason is v. 17. because these are but shadowes of things to come, and the body is Christ.
In the conclusion against philosophy, note first the thing which in special he reasons against, viz. Angel-worship. Secondly, the reasons by which he condemns them that brought it in, 1. they did it hypocritically, under pretence of humbleness of minds. 2. they did it ignorantly, advancing themselves in things they never saw. 3. they did it proudly, rashly puffed up in there fleshly mind. 4. they did it dangerously: their danger is laid down, and amplified; Laid down in these words, not holding the head amplified by a digression into the praises of the mystical body of Christ, 1. for ornament furnished. 2. for union, knit together by joints, and bands. 3. for growth, increasing with increase of God.