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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.
1Or lastly, if you consider the perfection of the doctrine of the Gospel, either as it contains the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, or as it shows us CHRIST, in whom are all admirable perfections of all sorts of rich knowledge.
1Or lastly, if you consider the perfection of the doctrine of the Gospell, either as it conteines the treasures of wisedome and knowledge, or as it shewes vs CHRIST, in whome are all admirable perfections of all sorts of rich knowledge.
- 1Verse 3. In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Vers• 4. And this I say least any should beguile you with enticing words Verse 5 For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, rejoicing and beholding your order, and the steef•stnesse o• your faith in Christ. Verse 6. As ye have therefore received CHRIST JESUS the LORD, so walk ye in him.Verse 3. In whom are hid all the treasures of wisedome and knowledge. Vers• 4. And this I say least any should begu•le you with inticing words V•rse 5 For though I bee absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, reio•cing and beholding your order, and the steef•stnesse o• your faith in Christ. Verse 6. As yee haue therefore receiued CHRIST IESVS the LORD, so walk ye in him.
Now if you ask me why I am so tedious in urging these things. I answer it is only for fear least any should by plausible and probable enticements of speech beguile you from the simplicity that is in CHRIST.