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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.
VERS. 19. And not holding the head whereof all the body furnished and knit together by joints and bands, increaseth with the increase of God.
VERS. 19. And not holding the head whereof all the body furnished and knit together by ioynts and bands, increaseth with the increase of God.
These words note the fourth thing, viz. their danger; they did it not only hypocritically, and ignorantly, and proudly, but also dangerously. Their danger is both laid down and amplified in this verse; it is laid down in these words, not holding the head; and amplified by a digression into the praises of the mystical body of Jesus Christ for the union and increase thereof.
THese words note the fourth thing, viz. their danger; they did it not only hypocritically, and ignorantly, and proudly, but also dangerously. Their danger is both laid downe and amplified in this verse; it is laid downe in these words, not holding the head; and amplified by a digression into the praises of the mysticall body of Iesus Christ for the vnion and increase thereof.
Not holding the head.] These words show that they that believe and practise such things, are themselves out of Christ, and by this kind of worship they draw men from Christ. Four things may from hence be observed.
Not holding the head.] These words shew that they that beleeue and practise such things, are themselues out of Christ, and by this kinde of worship they draw men from Christ. Foure things may from hence be obserued.