A89915:721
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.
3 Many times their brethren deceive themt: I mean, they are misled sometimes by their own mistaking and misapplying of Gods promises, and sometimes by the sinful daubing of wicked Teachers that set themselves to strengthen the hands of the wicked, and discourage the hearts of the righteous; crying Peace, and safety, where there is no peace. Ungodly men these are, that gainsay the doctrine of those faithful men, that would cure this sinful generation, by a meet severity of doctrine.
3 Many times their brethren deceiue themt: I meane, they are misled sometimes by their owne mistaking and misapplying of Gods promises, and sometimes by the sinfull dawbing of wicked Teachers that set themselues to strengthen the hands of the wicked, and discourage the hearts of the righteous; crying Peace, and safety, where there is no peace. Vngodly men these are, that gainesay the doctrine of those faithfull men, that would cure this sinfull generation, by a meete seuerity of doctrine.
4 The most men see no necessity of the restoring of their souls: they cannot be persuaded of the necessity of Regeneration and conversion by the Word, and when they come to the means they seek not to God to lead themu.
4 The most men see no necessity of the restoring of their soules: they cannot bee perswaded of the necessity of Regeneration and conuersion by the Word, and when they come to the meanes they seeke not to God to lead them