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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.
There is imported unto us in this verse a twofold circumcision.1 1. The circumcision made with handsa. 2. The circumcision made without handsb. The one external, in the flesh, by Moses. The other internal, in the spirit, by Christ.
There is imported vnto vs in this verse a twofold circumcision.1 1. The circumcision made with handsa. 2. The circumcision made without handsb. The one externall, in the flesh, by Moses. The other internall, in the spirit, by Christ.
- 1A twofold circumcision.
- a[Greek or Hebrew].〈non-Latin alphabet〉.
- b[Greek or Hebrew]. of circumcision in the flesh.〈non-Latin alphabet〉. of circumcision in the flesh.
Concerning circumcision made in the flesh, there is an observation of a fourfold time. 1. There was a time wherein it was not, viz. from the creation till Abraham's days. 2. There was a time wherein it was necessary, viz. from Abraham till Christ. 3. There was a time wherein it was tolerable, viz. for some few years after Christ. 4. There was a time wherein it was in tolerable, and utterly unlawful, viz. since the Apostles times to the end of the world