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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.
1The Instrumental, or the Minister followeth, vers. 7.8. and he is described, 1. by his name, Epaphras: 2. by the adjunct love of others to him, beloved: 3. by his Office, a Servant: 4. by his willingness to join with others, a fellow-servant: 5. by his faithfulness in the execution of his Office, which is for you a faithful Minister of Christ: and lastly, by his delight in his people, which he shows by the good report he cheerfully gives of them, viz. who also declared unto us your love in the spirit. Thus of the Thanksgiving.
1The Instrumentall, or the Minister followeth, vers. 7.8. and he is described, 1. by his name, Epaphras: 2. by the adiunct loue of others to him, beloued: 3. by his Office, a Seruant: 4. by his willingnesse to ioyne with others, a fellow-seruant: 5. by his faithfulnesse in the execution of his Office, which is for you a faithfull Minister of Christ: and lastly, by his delight in his people, which he shewes by the good report he chearefully giues of them, viz. who also declared vnto vs your loue in the spirit. Thus of the Thankesgiuing.
- 1Verse 7.8.
1Now in the opening or unfolding of his practise in praying for them, first, he affirms that he did pray for them; and then, declares it by showing what he prayed for. The affirmation is in the beginning of the ninth Verse, and the Declaration in the rest of the words to the end of the eleventh Verse.
1Now in the opening or vnfolding of his practise in praying for them, first, hee affirmes that he did pray for them; and then, declares it by shewing what he prayed for. The affirmation is in the beginning of the ninth Verse, and the Declaration in the rest of the words to the end of the eleuenth Verse.