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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 general.
Thus of the generall.
In this verse the end of well-doing is two ways considered: First, as it is the end of intention, that is, that we should propound and aim at, as the motive and mark of our endeavours, and that is ordered and required in these words, Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus. Secondly, as it is the end of consummation, •. that by which we finish our works, and that is required in these words, giving thanks to God, even the Father by him. In short, the end of intention is the glory of God in Christ, the end of consummation is the giving of thanks when we have done our endeavours.
In this verse the end of well-doing is two wayes considered: First, as it is the end of intention, that is, that wee should propound and aime at, as the motiue and marke of our endeuours, and that is ordered and required in these words, Whatsoeuer yee doe in word or deed, doe all in the name of the Lord Iesus. Secondly, as it is the end of consummation, •. that by which wee finish our workes, and that is required in these words, giuing thankes to God, euen the Father by him. In short, the end of intention is the glory of God in Christ, the end of consummation is the giuing of thankes when wee haue done our endeuours.
In the first part I consider: 1 What should be the main end of our actions: Do all in the name of Christ. 2 How we are tied to it: First, for persons, Ye. Secondly, for kinds of employment, in word and deed. Thirdly, for extent, whatsoever ye do, do all.
In the first part I consider: 1 What should bee the maine end of our actions: Doe all in the name of Christ. 2 How we are tied to it: First, for persons, Yee. Secondly, for kinds of imploiment, in word and deed. Thirdly, for extent, whatsoeuer yee doe, doe all.