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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.
The Persons saluted are described; first, by the place of their abode, and so they are the Citizens and inhabitants of Coloss: secondly, by their spiritual estate, which is set out in four things: 1. They are Saints: 2. They are faithful: 3. They are Brethren: 4. They are in CHRIST.
The Persons saluted are described; first, by the place of their abode, and so they are the Citizens and inhabitants of Colosse: secondly, by their spirituall estate, which is set out in foure things: 1. They are Saints: 2. They are faithfull: 3. They are Brethren: 4. They are in CHRIST.
The form of the Salutation expresseth what he accounteth to be the chief good on earth, and that is, Grace and Peace, which are amplified by the Causes or Fountains of them, from God our Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Thus of the Salutation.
The forme of the Salutation expresseth what hee accounteth to be the chiefe good on earth, and that is, Grace and Peace, which are amplified by the Causes or Fountaines of them, from God our Father, and from our Lord Iesus Christ. Thus of the Salutation.
In the Preface the Apostle demonstrateth his love to them by two things, which he constantly did for them: he prayed for them,1 and ⟨image 32⟩he gave thanks for them: and this he both propounds generally, vers. 3. and expounds particularly in the Verses following.
In the Preface the Apostle demonstrateth his loue to them by two things, which hee constantly did for them: hee prayed for them,