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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 Doctrines follow, which must be considered generally from the whole Verse, and specially from the several words.
The Doctrines follow, which must bee considered generally from the whole Verse, and specially from the seuerall words.
1The first general Doctrine is this, that it is not enough to salute others kindly, but we must do and perform the sound duties of love: this is from the coherence, and condemns the sinful barrenness of many that know a necessity of no duties of love, unless it be to salute courteously.
1The first generall Doctrine is this, that it is not enough to salute others kindly, but we must doe and performe the sound duties of loue: this is from the coherence, and condemnes the sinfull barrennesse of many that know a necessity of no duties of loue, vnlesse it be to salute curteously.
- 1Two general Doctrines.Two generall Doctrines.
Secondly, we see here that Tyrants may take away the benefit of hearing, reading, conference, and such like; but they cannot hinder us of praying. Paul can pray and give thanks in prison, for himself and others, as well as ever before. Let wicked men do their worst, Gods children will still pray unto God And look how many promises are made in Scripture, to the prayers of the Saints, so many consolations are inviolably preserved unto them, against the rage of whatsoever extremity wicked men can cast upon them: this is a singular comfort.