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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.
5. It comes to pass by the untowardness of the wife, for though that be no just reason to the husband (because he should love her, because God commands him) yet it is a just judgement of God upon her.
5. It comes to passe by the vntowardnesse of the wife, for though that bee no iust reason to the husband (because he should loue her, because God commands him) yet it is a iust iudgement of God vpon her.
Thus of what is required.
Love] viz: indefinitely: First, in heart as well as in word, Mal. 2.15. Secondly, not before others only, but privately. Thirdly, not sometimes, or the first week, month, or year, but for ever constantly. Fourthly, for conscience sake, and not for shame or respect of her friends, or while her means do last.
Loue] viz: indefinitely: First, in heart as well as in word, Mal. 2.15. Secondly, not before others onely, but priuately. Thirdly, not sometimes, or the first weeke, moneth, or yeare, but for euer constantly. Fourthly, for conscience sake, and not for shame or respect of her friends, or while her meanes doe last.