A89915:1828
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.
Who is the head of all principality and power] It is true that Magistrates be in great place on earth and have principality and power,d and may be so called justly, but that is not meant here. These principalities and powers are the Angels, and so these words contain the fourth reason: Christ is the head of Angels, therefore whatsoever they have they have it from Christ, and therefore, what should we do to go to Angels to help us, when Christ the head is given to be our Mediator?
Who is the head of all principalitie and power] It is true that Magistrates be in great place on earth and haue principalitie and power,d and may be so called iustly, but that is not meant here. These principalities and powers are the Angells, and so these words containe the fourth reason: Christ is the head of Angells, therefore whatsoeuer they haue they haue it from Christ, and therefore, what should we doe to go to Angells to helpe vs, when Christ the head is giuen to be our Mediator?