Colossians 2:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 2:18-19

A warning against angel worship. The apostle now notices the theological error of the false teachers, which was the interposition of angelic mediators between God and man. "Let no man rob you of your prize by a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, dwelling in the things he hath seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind." I. ANGEL WORSHIP IS CLEARLY CONDEMNED . 1 . The angel whom John would have worshipped, said, "See thou do it not, for I am thy fellow... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 2:19

And not holding fast the Head ( Colossians 2:6 , Colossians 2:8 ; Colossians 1:15-20 ; Ephesians 1:20-23 ; Philippians 2:9-11 ; Romans 9:5 ; Romans 14:9 ; 1 Corinthians 8:6 ; Revelations 19:16). In the last verse the errorist was judged "out of his own mouth," and the intrinsic hollowness of his pretensions was exposed. Now" he appears before the judgment seat of Christ," charged with high treason against him, the Lord alike of the kingdoms of nature and of grace. So the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 2:19

And not holding the Head - Not holding the true doctrine respecting the Great Head of the church, the Lord Jesus Christ; Notes, Ephesians 1:22. This is regarded here as essential to the maintenance of all the other doctrines of religion. He who has just views of the Redeemer will not be in much danger of erring respecting the other points of religious belief.From which all the body ... - This passage is almost word for word the same as in Ephesians 4:15-16. See it explained in the notes there. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 2:18-19

Colossians 2:18-19. Let no man beguile you of your reward Of future glory, however eagerly or artfully he may attempt it. According to Pierce, who pleads the authority of Demosthenes, the word καταβραβευετω , here rendered beguile you of your reward, should be translated condemn you: others, because the verb βραβευω , without the preposition, is translated to rule, (Colossians 3:15,) are of opinion that the expression may be translated enslave you. But as the original word comes... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Colossians 2:16-23

Christian freedom in practice (2:16-3:4)In view of the freedom that Christ has won for them, the Colossian believers must not listen to those who try to force them to obey the rules and regulations of the Israelite law. Practices taught in the law may be compared to shadows. They are not solid or permanent, but their existence enables the viewer to know that there is some real object that casts the shadows. That real object is Jesus Christ. Now that he has come, the shadows are of no further... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 2:19

holding = holding fast. The central theme of the Epistle is the necessity of holding fast to the Head, from. App-104 . Which = Whom. by. App-104 .Colossians 2:1 . joints . See Ephesians 4:16 . bands . See Acts 8:23 (bond). having nourishment ministered . See 2 Corinthians 9:10 . increase . See Ephesians 4:11 . read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 2:19

19. Translate, "Not holding fast the Head." He who does not hold Christ solely and supremely above all others, does not hold Him at all [BENGEL]. The want of firm holding of Christ has set him loose to (pry into, and so) "tread haughtily on (pride himself on) things which he hath seen." Each must hold fast the Head for himself, not merely be attached to the other members, however high in the body [ALFORD]. from which—rather, "from whom." the body—that is, all the members of the body (Ephesians... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 2:16-23

C. The false doctrines of men 2:16-23Having revealed what believers have in Christ, Paul next pointed out the errors of the false teachers more specifically to help his readers identify and reject their instruction."Sad to say, there are many Christians who actually believe that some person, religious system, or discipline can add something to their spiritual experience. But they already have everything they ever will need in the person and work of Jesus Christ." [Note: Wiersbe, 2:105.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 2:18-19

A second error was mysticism. Whereas Colossian legalism (Colossians 2:16-17) was primarily Jewish in origin, Colossian mysticism (Colossians 2:18-19) seems to have been mainly Gnostic and pagan. Paul’s readers were in danger of becoming diverted as they ran the Christian race and not staying on the track. Thus they could lose the prize that God will give those who run the race well (cf. 2 Timothy 4:7-8). "Self-abasement" is the practice of denying oneself with the idea that this will gain... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:1-23

The False Teaching and its Refutation4-15. Hold fast to Christ the All-sufficient Saviour.Paraphrase. ’(4) I emphasise these truths about Christ lest you should be beguiled by plausible persuasions. (5) While I am physically absent from you, I am with you in spirit, rejoicing with you and beholding your order and the firm foundation of your faith in Christ. (6, 7) Let your moral life in Christ Jesus be in harmony with the teaching through which you received Him as Lord; be firmly rooted and... read more