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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 9. For this cause, we also, since the day we heard of it, cease not to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be fulfilled with the knowledge of his will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. Verse 10. That ye might walk worthy of the Lord, in all pleasing, being fruitful in all good works, and increasing in the knowledge of God. Verse 11. Strengthened with all might, through his glorious power, unto all patience, and long-suffering with joyfulness.
Verse 9. For this cause, we also, since the day we heard of it, cease not to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be fulfilled with the knowledge of his will, in all wisedome and spirituall vnderstanding. Verse 10. That yee might walke worthy of the Lord, in all pleasing, being fruitfull in all good workes, and increasing in the knowledge of God. Verse 11. Strengthened with all might, through his glorious power, vnto all patience, and long-suffering with ioyfulnesse.
These words are the second part of the Preface, wherein he showeth that he prayed for them, which he both generally affirms,1 and specially declares.
THese words are the second part of the Preface, wherein he sheweth that hee praied for them, which hee both generally affirmes,1 and specially declares.
- 1The Division.The Diuision.