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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.
I would you knew] Q. Why was the Apostle so desirous they should know, his care, patience, fighting &c. for them? Answ. There might be great cause of it. 1. To remove all conceit that he did not respect them. 2. To encourage them to constancy in that doctrine for which he suffered so much. 3. It might arm them with patience to suffer, if they should be called to it, considering his example. 4. That so they might be stirred up the more earnestly to pray for him. In general this shows that it is not enough, that we love one an other, but we must manifest it, especially affection between the Minister and his people should not be concealed.
I would you knew] Q. Why was the Apostle so desirous they should know, his care, patience, fighting &c. for them? Answ. There might be greate cause of it. 1. To remoue all conceit that he did not respect them. 2. To incourage them to constancie in that doctrine for which he suffered so much. 3. It might arme them with patience to suffer, if they should be called to it, considering his example. 4. That so they might be stirred vp the more earnestly to pray for him. In generall this shewes that it is not enough, that wee loue one an other, but we must manifest it, especially affection between the Minister and his people should not be concealed.
For you and for them of &c.] There were two sorts of godly men in the Apostles times. 1. such as were converted mediately by the Apostles, in their own persons. 2. such as were converted by others sent of the Apostles, The Apostle here shows he loves these latter as well as the former.
For you and for them of &c.] There were two sorts of godly men in the Apostles times. 1. such as were conuerted mediately by the Apostles, in their owne persons. 2. such as were conuerted by others sent of the Apostles, The Apostle here shewes he loues these latter as well as the former.