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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.
He spoiled them] This is to be understood in the behalf of the faithful, for whose sake, he hath and doth daily smite them with his great swordm. He reproveth them and rebuketh themn: he casteth them down like lightningo: He breaks their headp: yea and sometimes treads them down under the feet of his Saintsq: making them in many tentations and tribulations more then conquerorsr: pulling down their strong holds, which they had withins, when they compass the righteous with their tentations, he ever openeth a door for issue, and delivereth the righteoust, sending succoursu, and making his servants often to lead Satan captive.
He spoyled them] This is to be vnderstood in the behalfe of the faithfull, for whose sake, he hath and doth daily smite them with his great swordm. Hee reproueth them and rebuketh themn: hee casteth them downe like lightningo: He breakes their headp: yea and sometimes treades them downe vnder the feete of his Saintsq