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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.
The second Reason is taken from the testimony of PAUL himself: and that is two-fold; the first is the testimony of his Ministry; This is that he preacheth, and therefore it should be that they should keep fast: the second is the testimony of his Sufferings; he hath endured much for the Doctrine of Faith and Hope; and therefore they should continue in it: and to stir them the more concerning his sufferings, he showeth that he suffered with great Joy: which he confirmeth by expressing the reasons of his joy; first, because they were the afflictions of Christ; secondly, because he had his part allotted him by the decree of God; and it was his joy that he had almost finished what was left for him to suffer; there was but a little remaining: thirdly, because they were but in his flesh: fourthly, because they were for them, and the good of the Church, Verse 24.
The second Reason is taken from the testimony of PAVL himselfe: and that is two-fold; the first is the testimonie of his Ministerie; This is that hee preacheth, and therefore it should bee that they should keepe fast: the second is the testimonie of his Sufferings; hee hath endured much for the Doctrine of Faith and Hope; and therefore they should continue in it: and to stirre them the more concerning his sufferings, hee sheweth that hee suffered with great Ioy: which hee confirmeth by expressing the reasons of his ioy; first, because they were the afflictions of Christ; secondly, because hee had his part allotted him by the decree of God; and it was his ioy that hee had almost finished what was left for him to suffer; there was but a little remaining: thirdly, because they were but in his flesh: fourthly, because they were for them, and the good of the Church, Verse 24.
The third Reason is taken from the testimony of God, who enjoined unto PAUL and other Ministers this dispensation of the Doctrine of Faith and Hope, with a charge that they should see his Word fulfilled herein, Verse 25.
The third Reason is taken from the testimonie of God, who inioyned vnto PAVL and other Ministers this dispensation of the Doctrine of Faith and Hope, with a charge that they should see his Word fulfilled herein, Verse 25.