Colossians 3:13 NLT

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:13

Bearing with one another, and forgiving each other (literally, yourselves ), if any one have a complaint against any . (On "bearing with" or "forbearing," see 1 Corinthians 4:12 ; 2 Corinthians 11:19 , 2 Corinthians 11:20 ; Matthew 17:17 .) It is ascribed to God, with "long-suffering," especially as shown in his dealing with the sins of men before the coming of Christ ( Romans 2:4 ; Romans 3:26 : comp. Acts 17:30 ). Long suffering may be shown towards all who do us... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 3:13

Forbearing one another - Notes, Ephesians 4:2.And forgiving one another - Notes, Matthew 6:12, Matthew 6:14.If any man have a quarrel against any - Margin, “or complaint.” The word used here - μομφή momphē - occurs nowhere else in the New Testament. It means, “fault found, blame, censure;” and here denotes occasion of complaint. The idea is, that if another one has given us just occasion of complaint, we are to forgive him; that is, we are:(1)To harbor no malice against him;(2)We are to be... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 3:12-13

Colossians 3:12-13 . Put on therefore In a higher degree than before; as the elect, or chosen, of God The appellation given in the New Testament to all the true disciples of Christ, to all that so believe in him as to be pardoned and renewed; see on Ephesians 1:4: holy Dedicated and conformed to him; and beloved By him, or set apart to his service, and blessed with the tokens of his peculiar favour. Bowels of mercies Οικτιρμων , of tender mercies, namely, toward all the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:5-17

3:5-4:6 THE CHRISTIAN’S NEW LIFEOld and new habits (3:5-17)Not only do Christians believe that through Christ’s death they have died to sin, but they must also show it to be true in their daily lives. They must make every effort to put away the old selfish habits that God hates, from obvious sins such as sexual immorality to hidden sins such as greed and other uncontrolled desires (5-7). They must control the tongue and discipline personal behaviour. This renewing of their lives is not... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 3:13

Forbearing. See Ephesians 4:2 . forgiving. See Colossians 2:18 . if. App-118 . any man, any. App-123 . Quarrel = grievance. Greek. nvosephe. Only here. against. App-104 . Christ. Most texts read "the Lord". also do ye = do ye also. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Colossians 3:13

Forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as the Lord forgave you, so also do ye.It is unpardonable that the translators in this place ignored the "many ancient authorities" which read "Christ" in this place (English Revised Version margin), rendering it, "As the Lord forgave you"; for, as Guthrie pointed out, "There is an echo here of the Lord's Prayer in the close link between God's forgiveness of us and our forgiveness of others."[35]... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 3:13

13. Forbearing—as to present offenses. forgiving—as to past offenses. quarrel—rather as Greek, "cause of blame," "cause of complaint." Christ—who had so infinitely greater cause of complaint against us. The oldest manuscripts and Vulgate read "the Lord." English Version is supported by one very old manuscript and old versions. It seems to have crept in from :-. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 3:5-17

B. The proper method 3:5-17"Colossians 3:1-4 has provided the perspective from which the daily life of the Colossian Christians should be lived out. Now follows more specific advice that should help them the better to carry out the thematic exhortation to ’walk in him’ (Colossians 2:6)." [Note: Dunn, p. 211.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 3:12-14

Paul reminded the Colossians of who they were because an appreciation of who one is affects how he or she behaves. In doing prison evangelism, I have learned that many prisoners grew up hearing from their parent or parents that they would never amount to anything and would probably end up in prison. Thinking of themselves as "losers", they became what they thought they were. God has specially selected believers, has set them apart for great things, and has made them the objects of His love. In... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 3:12-17

2. Things to put on 3:12-17Paul urged his readers not only to divest themselves of behavior that is inappropriate to their union with Christ but also to clothe themselves with attitudes and actions that are appropriate. He did so to complete their understanding of their responsibilities as Christians."The emphasis in this section is on motives. Why should we put off the old deeds and put on the qualities of the new life? Paul explained four motives that ought to encourage us to walk in newness... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 3:13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 3:12-13

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:5-17

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 3:13

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Colossians 3:13

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 3:13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 3:5-17

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 3:12-14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 3:12-17

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