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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 of the Coherence.
This verse in it self contains an exhortation concerning the word of God: and thus he exhorts to the right use, First, of the word in general. Secondly, of one part of the word, which is the Psalms. Concerning the word in general, here is to be considered: First, the author of it, word of Christ. Secondly, the manner of entertainment of the word, let it dwell in you plenteously in all wisdom. Thirdly, the end or use it should be put to: First, to teach in what we know not. Secondly, to admonish in what we do not.
This verse in it selfe containes an exhortation concerning the word of God: and thus he exhorts to the right vse, First, of the word in generall. Secondly, of one part of the word, which is the Psalmes. Concerning the word in generall, here is to be considered: First, the author of it, word of Christ. Secondly, the manner of entertainment of the word, let it dwell in you plenteously in all wisdome. Thirdly, the end or vse it should be put to: First, to teach in what we know not. Secondly, to admonish in what we doe not.
Word of Christ] [Greek or Hebrew], the word is taken sometimes for Christ himself, John 1.1. And so it is true that we should labour that the word Christ should dwell in us. Sometimes for preaching, Act. 20.7. and so it is true that we should grow so careful and skilful in remembering the Sermons we hear, that our hearts should be stored with riches of that kind. Sometimes for memorable sayings, Act. 2.22. & 20.35