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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.
Lastly, be careful of the end of all your actions,1 both that all be done to the glory of GOD in CHRIST, (all I say both in word and deed) beginning with calling on the name of CHRIST, and ending with the sacrifice of thanksgiving, which must be offered unto GOD in the mediation of CHRIST aswell as your prayers. Thus I have briefly laid before you the rules that concern holiness as you are Christians in the general.
Lastly, be carefull of the end of all your actions,1 both that all be done to the glory of GOD in CHRIST, (all I say both in word and deed) beginning with calling on the name of CHRIST, and ending with the sacrifice of thanksgiuing, which must be offered vnto GOD in the mediation of CHRIST aswell as your prayers. Thus I haue briefly laid before you the rules that concerne holinesse as you are Christians in the generall.
- 1Verse 17. And whatsoever ye shall do in word or deed, do all in the name of the LORD JESUS: giving thanks to GOD even the Father by him. Verse 18. Wives submit your selves to your Husbands as it is comely, in the LORD. Verse 19. Husbands love your Wives, and be not bitter unto them. Verse 20. Children, obey your Parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to the LORD. Verse 21. Fathers provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. Verse 22. Servants be obedient unto them that are your Masters according to the flesh, in all things, not with eye-service as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing GOD. Verse 23. And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the LORD, & not unto men. Verse 24. Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. Verse 25. But he that doth wrong, shall receive for the wrong that he hath done: & there is no respect of persons.Verse 17. And vvhatsoeuer yee shall doe in vvord or deede, doe all in the name of the LORD IESVS: giuing thanks to GOD euen the Father by him. Verse 18. Wiues submit your selues to your Husbands as it is comely, in the LORD. Verse 19. Husbands loue your Wiues, and be not bitter vnto them. Verse 20. Children, obey your Parents in all things, for this is vvell-pleasing to the LORD. Verse 21. Fathers prouoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. Verse 22. Seruants be obedient vnto them that are your Masters according to the flesh, in all things, not vvith eye-seruice as men pleasers, but in singlenesse of heart, fearing GOD. Verse 23. And vvhatsoeuer yee do, do it heartily, as to the LORD, & not vnto men. Verse 24. Knovving that of the Lord ye shall receiue the revvard of the inheritāce: for ye serue the Lord Christ. Verse 25. But he that doth vvrong, shall receiue for the vvrong that he hath done: & there is no respect of persons.