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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.
1THE Salutation hath been handled already, the Preface followeth, and is contained in this Verse, and those that follow to the 12. Verse: in which the end and drift of the Apostle is, to win affection to the Doctrine afterwards to be propounded: and this he doth by showing his exceeding great love to them, which he demonstrates by two things which he did for them, (viz.) he both gave thanks unto God in their behalf, and also made many a prayer for them: which spiritual duties are better kindnesses and signs of true affection and respect, then all civill courtesies or outward complements are or can be.
1THE Salutation hath beene handled already, the Preface followeth, and is contained in this Verse, and those that follow to the 12. Verse: in which the end and drift of the Apostle is, to winne affection to the Doctrine afterwards to be propounded: and this he doth by shewing his exceeding great loue to them, which he demonstrates by two things which hee did for them, (viz.) he both gaue thankes vnto God in their behalfe, and also made many a prayer for them: which spirituall duties are better kindnesses and signes of true affection and respect, then all ciuill curtesies or outward complements are or can be.
- 1The Division.The Diuision.
These things in the Preface are first generally set down in this Verse, and then particularly enlarged in the Verses afterwards: first, the Thanksgiving, from ver. 4. to the 9. Secondly, Prayer, v. 9.10.11. In this Verse he doth two things: ••rst, he gives thanks: Secondly, he prays. In the Thanksgiving consider, first, what he doth, in these words, We give thanks: Secondly, to whom he doth it, in these words; To God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Thus far of the order of the words.