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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.
First, I consider of the expositions of all the words, which are very full of senses, and then make use of all together.
First, I consider of the expositions of all the words, which are very full of senses, and then make vse of all together.
In you] These words note unto us two things: First, the persons who must entertain. Secondly, the place where, in you, that is, in your hearts.
In you] These words note vnto vs two things: First, the persons who must entertaine. Secondly, the place where, in you, that is, in your hearts.
First, for the persons: The Apostle would have us know, that not only Clergy men (Epaphras and Archippus) but lay-men of all sorts are tied to the study of Scriptures.
First, for the persons: The Apostle would haue vs know, that not onely Cleargy men (Epaphras and Archippus) but lay-men of all sorts are tyed to the studie of Scriptures.