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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.
In things that might displease us; but not hurt us, endure them without any notice at all: and in things that do hurt, if they be lesser injuries,1 see them and forgive them; and in the greater wrongs,2 thou must seek the help of the Magistrate, and the Law, after thou hast sought all private means, by entreaty, offers of peace, desire of Arbitration, &c. follow the Law with love to thy adversary, without passion or rage, and in the issues be moderate, without showing extremityr.
In things that might displease vs; but not hurt vs, endure them without any notice at all: and in things that doe hurt, if they be lesser iniuries,1 see them and forgiue them; and in the greater wrongs,2 thou must seeke the help of the Magistrate, and the Law, after thou hast sought all priuate meanes, by intreaty, offers of peace, desire of Arbitration, &c. follow the Law with loue to thy aduersarie, without passion or rage, and in the issues bee moderate, without shewing extremitier.
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- rMath. 5.25. & 18.15. Rom. 12.18. 1 Cor. 6.5. Gods people have cause to be joyful.Math. 5.25