Bible Commentary

And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words. 4. And this I say, lest &c.] He states the precise practical occasion of such a general statement of truth. It is, the danger now surrounding the Colossians, and of which Paul, though absent, is keenly and lovingly cognizant. beguile you ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Colossians 2:4”

In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 3. in whom ] Christ, the Secret of God, is now characterized as such; the Secret is Christ as the Treasury of wisdom and knowledge. are hid &c.] Better, regarding the order of the Greek, in whom are all the treasures, &c., hidden ( … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Colossians 2:3”

That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; 2. comforted ] Ut consolentur, Latin Versions. But the Greek verb means more than to console; it is rather … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Colossians 2:2”

Whereunto I also labor, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily. 29. also ] i.e. “ actually,” “as a matter of fact.” labour ] The Greek verb denotes toil even to weariness. It (or its cognate noun) occurs e.g. 1Co 15:10 ; 1Co 15:58; Gal 4:11; Php 2:16 ; 1Th 1:3; 1Th … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Colossians 1:29”

Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: 28. we ] Emphatic. He has the alien emissaries in mind. preach ] Slightly better, as R.V., proclaim. The Greek word recurs with Christ as its living Object, Act 17:3; Php 1:16; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Colossians 1:28”

To whom God would make known what [is] the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: 27. would ] Lit., willed, or (as R.V.) was pleased. All was sovereign mercy. Cp. Mat 11:27. the riches of the glory ] “ Riches ” is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Colossians 1:27”

[Even] the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: 26. the mystery ] I.e. as always in N.T., a truth undiscoverable except by revelation, a holy secret; whether or no, when revealed, it is what we can or cannot understand. See our note on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Colossians 1:26”

Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God; 25. whereof ] That is, of the Church; on behalf of it, serving its holy interests. according to ] His “ministry” was conditioned and guided by the terms of “the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Colossians 1:25”

Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church: 24 29. The Apostle’s joy, and labour, in his Ministry 24. Who ] This word is undoubtedly to be omitted, on the evidence of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Colossians 1:24”

If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and [be] not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, [and] which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister; 23. if ] With a certain emphasis in the Greek, pressing on the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Colossians 1:23”