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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.
Some observe that the haste of the words without copulatives, notes their eagerness in pressing these things, and persuading men to the care of them; sure it is, men of corrupt minds are more eager about these then about weightier matters.
Some obserue that the haste of the words without copulatiues, notes their eagernesse in pressing these things, and perswading men to the care of them; sure it is, men of corrupt mindes are more eager about these then about weightier matters.
Some learned, render touch not, by eat not, and so note a gradation. First, they would not have them eat, then not so much as taste, and when they had gotten them to that, then not so much as to handle: Ambrose runs against the stream of all Interpreters, to understand these words to be the commandment of the Apostle. Thus of the fourth reason.
Some learned, render touch not, by eat not, and so note a gradation. First, they would not haue them eat, then not so much as taste, and when they had gotten them to that, then not so much as to handle: Ambrose runnes against the streame of all Interpreters, to vnderstand these words to be the commandement of the Apostle. Thus of the fourth reason.
Which all perish with the using] These words are two ways interpreted.
Which all perish with the vsing] These words are two waies interpreted.