A89915:2021
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.
Now for the particular opening of these words, we must understand that they have been three ways interpreted. First, some Papists say this battle was fought in hell, when Christ fetched the Fathers out of Limbus: This interpretation I reject, not only as a fond conceit obtruded upon the world, but because the most popish writers could see no such thing in this place, but expound it otherwise.
Now for the particular opening of these words, wee must vnderstand that they haue beene three wayes interpreted. First, some Papists say this battell was fought in hell, when Christ fetched the Fathers out of Limbus: This interpretation I reiect, not onely as a fond conceit obtruded vpon the world, but because the most popish writers could see no such thing in this place, but expound it otherwise.
Secondly, some Orthodox writers say this battle and triumph was both begun and ended before Christs death. The Devils encountered Christ two ways upon the cross: visibly and invisibly. Visibly, by inspiring wicked men with vile provocations to vex him, and molest him; as the impenitent thiefa, the Rulers of the Jewsb, and the soldiersc. Invisibly, the Devils themselves, with all might, fury, malice, and sleight encountered him upon the cross, in the sight of God and the holy Angels.
Secondly, some Orthodox writers say this battell and triumph was both begun and ended before Christs death. The Deuils encountred Christ two wayes vpon the crosse: visibly and inuisibly. Visibly, by inspiring wicked men with vile prouocations to vex him, and molest him; as the impenitent theefea, the Rulers of the Iewesb