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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.
Fifthly, In setting down the duty of Servants, there is first the exhortation, v. 22.23. the reasons, v. 24.25.1 The exhortation is both briefly laid down in these words, Servants be obedient to them that are your Masters: and explicated, 1. by provisos about their obedience. 2. the manner how they must obey.
Fifthly, In setting downe the duty of Seruants, there is first the exhortation, v. 22.23. the reasons, v. 24.25.1 The exhortation is both briefly laid downe in these words, Seruants be obedient to them that are your Masters: and explicated, 1. by prouisoes about their obedience. 2. the manner how they must obey.
- 1Verse 22.23.24.25.
The provisos are two: one restrains Masters, they are their servants but according to the flesh: the other extends the duty of servants, they must obey in all things.
The prouisoes are two: one restraines Masters, they are their seruants but according to the flesh: the other extends the dutie of seruants, they must obey in all things.
The manner how they must obey is set down, first negatively, not with eye-service, not as men-pleasers: secondly, affirmatively, and so they must obey, 1. With singleness of heart. 2. With fear of God. 3. Heartily as to the Lord.
The manner how they must obey is set downe, first negatiuely, not with eye-seruice, not as men-pleasers: secondly, affirmatiuely, and so they must obey, 1. With singlenes of heart. 2. With feare of God. 3. Heartily as to the Lord.