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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, In that it worketh knowledge, and so Truth in the understanding. Secondly, In that it worketh in the Truth of worship, John 14.23.24. Thirdly, In that it worketh in us plainness and uprightness, in the exercise of Grace and Holiness, and so it is opposed to hypocrisy, Ephes. 4.24. Fourthly, In that it worketh Truth of Constancy, that is, an everlasting resolution to hear and keep the Word of Truth, John. 8.37. 1. John 4.6. Fifthly, In that it begets in us the sincerity and Truth that becomes our callings and behaviour in the world; as, we are free from lying, calumnies, perfidiousness, slandering, boasting, flattery, &c. 1 Cor. 5.8. Sixthly, In that it makes all our conversation virtuous, & so guides us to do the truth; Joh. 3.22. Jam. 3.17
First, In that it worketh knowledge, and so Truth in the vnderstanding. Secondly, In that it worketh in the Truth of worshippe, Iohn 14.23.24. Thirdly, In that it worketh in vs plainenesse and vprightnesse, in the exercise of Grace and Holinesse, and so it is opposed to hypocrisie, Ephes. 4.24. Fourthly, In that it worketh Truth of Constancie, that is, an euerlasting resolution to heare and keepe the Word of Truth, Iohn. 8.37. 1. Iohn 4.6. Fiftly, In that it begets in vs the sinceritie and Truth that becomes our callings and behauiour in the world; as, we are free from lying, calumnies, perfidiousnes, slandering, boasting, flattery, &c.