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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.
1. That he intend not to bring into bondage by showing of kindness, for so to receive kindness were to lose a mans liberty.
1. That he intend not to bring into bondage by shewing of kindnesse, for so to receiue kindnesse were to lose a mans liberty.
2. That out of pride he wax not conceited by complaining of unthankfulness, for the mere want of manner or measure he expects, where he might see it comes not of ingratitude, or a will not to give thanks, but merely out of natural defect, or want of skill, or will to complement it.
2. That out of pride he wax not conceited by complaining of vnthankfulnesse, for the meere want of manner or measure he expects, where he might see it comes not of ingratitude, or a will not to giue thanks, but meerely out of naturall defect, or want of skill, or will to complement it.