Bible Commentary

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 12 17. Universal Holiness: the positive side 12. Put on therefore ] They had already “ taken off the old Man ” and “ put on the new ” (Col 3:9, and notes). But the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Colossians 3:12”

Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond [nor] free: but Christ [is] all, and in all. 11. where ] “ in ” “ the new Man.” This phrase is a further suggestion of the inner reference to Christ as the New Man which we find in this passage and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Colossians 3:11”

And have put on the new [man,] which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: 10. and have put on ] See the last note but one. Cp. Eph 4:24; and Col 3:12 below, with note. the new man ] Practically, the new position of acceptance and the new spiritual … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Colossians 3:10”

Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; 9. Lie not ] Cp. Eph 4:25. Entire truthfulness is an essential Christian characteristic, for Christ is “the Truth.” In the light of His words and deeds it is certain that nothing untruthful, not even the most “pious” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Colossians 3:9”

But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. 8. But now ] Under the divinely altered case of their conversion and union with Christ. you also ] As well as all other true believers. put off ] The Greek is imperative, and so the English … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Colossians 3:8”

In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. 7. In the which ] “ things,” mentioned just above. Otherwise we may render, “ among whom ” (R. V. margin); i.e. among “the children of disobedience.” If those words are not retained in the text, this latter rendering of course falls. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Colossians 3:7”

For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: 6. For which things’ sake, &c.] See Eph 5:6 for an almost verbal parallel, only observing that the words “ on the children of disobedience ” should perhaps be omitted from the reading here; they are possibly an early insertion from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Colossians 3:6”

Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: 5 12. Universal Holiness the necessary issue of the life of Union: the negative side 5. Mortify therefore ] Observe the “ therefore.” Because of the possession of a hidden life, and in its power, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Colossians 3:5”

When Christ, [who is] our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. 4. When Christ shall appear ] R.V., somewhat more closely, shall be manifested; leaving the Secret Place of His glory to return to human sight, in His Second Advent. The verb is used in the same connexion, 1Pe … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Colossians 3:4”

For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 3. For ] The heavenward, Christward, “affection” of the Christian is reasonable, when his spiritual relation to Christ is seen. ye are dead ] Lit. and better, ye died; in Christ’s death for and to sin. See above on Col 2:11-12; Col … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Colossians 3:3”