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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.
IN whom] In quo, is referred either to Christ or the Gospel, it is true either way: or rather both are conjoined together in one sense; In Christ who is the subject of the Gospel, is all treasures &c, or in the Gospel as it entreats of Christ, is all treasures &c, so that these words contain a third adjunct of the Gospel, and that is singular perfection of wisdom.
IN whom] In quo, is referred either to Christ or the Gospell, it is true either way: or rather both are conioyned together in one sense; In Christ who is the subiect of the Gospell, is all treasures &c, or in the Gospell as it entreats of Christ, is all treasures &c, so that these words containe a third adiunct of the Gospell, and that is singular perfection of wisdome.
Note here with what feeling the Apostle speaks, when he falls upon the mention of Christ, and the Gospel: he abounds in powerful affections and admirations of these things, which may wonderfully abase and humble us, for our barrenness both in thoughts, and affections, and words, when we have to deal with the things that belong to the kingdom of God.
Note heere with what feeling the Apostle speakes, when he fals vpon the mention of Christ, and the Gospell: hee abounds in powerfull affections and admirations of these things, which may wonderfully abase and humble vs, for our barrennes both in thoughts, and affections, and words, when we haue to deale with the things that belong to the kingdome of God.
Again, if there be any such treasures in Christ and the Gospel, we may conclude it is not in vain to devote our selves to the knowledge of Christ in the Gospel, though it cost us never so much pains, or care, or cost, and though we be never so much opposed by the flesh and the world.