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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.
Thus in general.
Thus in generall.
1The things on earth] The things on earth here meant by the Apostle, are either traditions, mentioned in the former Chapter, or worldly things in themselves lawful, or the works of the flesh, simply in themselves unlawful.
1The things on earth] The things on earth heere meant by the Apostle, are either traditions, mentioned in the former Chapter, or worldly things in themselues lawfull, or the workes of the flesh, simply in themselues vnlawfull.
- 1Three sorts of things on earth.
1Traditions and mans inventions which the Apostle hath before taxed, may well be called things on earth. 1. Because they spring from the earth and earthly minded men, they were never inspired from God, nor devised by heavenly minded men. 2. Because they hinder them that are devoted to them, from looking up, or attaining any insight in things that are above. ⟨p. 9⟩3. Because these by effect make men more earthly and sensual: but of these in the former chapter.