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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.
Verse 7. As ye also learned of Epaphras our fellow-servant, who is for you a faithful Minister of God. Verse 8. Who hath also declared unto us your love, which you have in the spirit.
Verse 7. As yee also learned of Epaphras our fellow-seruant, who is for you a faithfull Minister of God. Verse 8. Who hath also declared vnto vs your loue, which you haue in the spirit.
He hath given thanks for the Ministry:1 now he gives thanks for the Minister: who is here described by his name (Epaphras) by the adjunct Love of others to him (beloved) and by his Office (a Servant,) by his willingness to join with others [Greek or Hebrew], a fellow-servant, by his faithfulness ⟨p. 62⟩in the execution of his Office (which is for you a faithful Minister of Christ:) lastly, by his love to his people, which he shows by the good report he thankfully gives of them. Vers. 8.
HEe hath giuen thankes for the Ministery:1 now hee giues thankes for the Minister: who is here described by his name (Epaphras) by the adiunct Loue of others to him (beloued) and by his Office (a Seruant,) by his willingnes to ioyne with others 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, a fellow-seruant, by his faithfulnes ⟨p. 62⟩