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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.
The third thing is the end, which is considered two ways: First,1 as the end of intention, that we aim at, and so he exhorts to it in these words, whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus. 2. as the end of consummation, that finisheth our works, and so they must give thanks to God even the Father by him.
The third thing is the end, which is considered two waies: First,1 as the end of intention, that wee aime at, and so hee exhorts to it in these words, whatsoeuer yee doe in word or deed, doe all in the name of the Lord Iesus. 2. as the end of consummation, that finisheth our workes, and so they must giue thankes to God euen the Father by him.
- 1Verse 17.
And thus of the rules of holy life, that concern all men as they are Christians.
And thus of the rules of holy life, that concerne all men as they are Christians.
Now follow particular rules fitted for particular callings, and that in the family. In the family there are three couples: Wives and Husbands, Children and Parents, Servants and Masters, and to these he giveth rules distinctly.
Now follow particular rules fitted for particular callings, and that in the familie. In the familie there are three couples: Wiues and Husbands, Children and Parents, Seruants and Masters, and to these he giueth rules distinctly.