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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.
For reproof of four sorts of men. First, such as will not receive the love of the Truth: With these gain is godliness, 1. Tim. 6.5.2. Thes. 2.10.12. Secondly, such as strangle the light of the Truth either of Nature, conscience, or the Word; and with-hold it in unrighteousness, that strive against the light of the truth in their hearts, that they might sin the more freely, Rom. 1.18. Thirdly, such as will not obey the Truth which yet they admire, commend, affect, &c. Gal. 3.1. and 5.7. Fourthly, such as by their wicked lives cause the way of Truth to be blasphemed, which Truth they both hear, and profess to obey. Thus of the second part of the description.
For reproofe of foure sorts of men. First, such as will not receiue the loue of the Truth: With these gaine is godlinesse, 1. Tim. 6.5.2. Thes. 2.10.12. Secondly, such as strangle the light of the Truth either of Nature, conscience, or the Word; and with-hold it in vnrighteousnesse, that striue against the light of the truth in their hearts, that they might sinne the more freely, Rom. 1.18. Thirdly, such as will not obey the Truth which yet they admire, commend, affect, &c. Gal. 3.1. and 5.7. Fourthly, such as by their wicked liues cause the way of Truth to be blasphemed, which Truth they both heare, and professe to obey. Thus of the second part of the description.