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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.
PAUL, 1the Messenger or Ambassador-general for all the Churches of the Gentiles, by Commission from the promised MESSIAH, now come in the flesh, the Lord anointed, separated hereunto, not for his own worthiness, or by any private motion of his own, or by commandment of any man, but by the express will of God, according to his everlasting counsel; as also Timotheus, a reverend Brother, an Evangelist of Christ, with full and free testimony approveth this Epistle written
PAVL, 1the Messenger or Embassadour-generall for all the Churches of the Gentiles, by Commission from the promised MESSIAH, now come in the flesh, the Lord annointed, separated hereunto, not for his owne worthinesse, or by any priuate motion of his owne, or by commandement of any man, but by the expresse will of God, according to his euerlasting counsell; as also Timotheus, a reuerend Brother, an Euangelist of Christ, with full and free testimonie approueth this Epistle written
- 1Verse 1 PAUL, an Apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, and Timotheus our Brother.Verse 1 PAVL, an Apostle of Iesus Christ, by the will of God, and Timotheus our Brother.
To the Citizens and Inhabitants of the City of Coloss, 1that are separate from the world, and sanctified with true Grace, and faithfully walk in that holy Calling, in brotherly communion one with another, and indissoluble union with CHRIST your Saviour: Grace be with you, and Peace, even the free favour of GOD, with all internal, eternal, and needful external blessings, from him that both will and can, even God our Father, through the merits of the Lord our anointed Saviour.