Colossians 3:16-17 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:12-17

The new life of love. We have turned over a new leaf, so to speak, in these verses. The old life we have to mortify gives place to a new life of love which we have to develop. Now, the moment we speak of love, we are brought into relations with others. It is the social Christian life, therefore, of which Paul here speaks. As already seen, he is aiming at the unity of the Church. Here we have the means by which it is secured. Let us briefly analyze this life of love. I. IT HAS A... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:12-17

What particularly we are to put on. How we are addressed. "Put on therefore, as God's elect, holy and beloved." The Colossian Christians had been elected by God out of a state of heathenism. By arrangements over which they had exercised no control, the gospel had been brought to them and had been the means of their conversion. As elected by God, they were consecrated to God and were in the enjoyment of the Divine love. The Colossian Christians were not exceptional. We have been elected by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:12-17

The marks, method, and motive of the Christian life. This paragraph is part of the practical application of the great principle St. Paul has been expounding in this chapter, viz. the Christian's death to evil through the death of Christ, and life to holiness through his life. We have here— I. THE MARKS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE . When the Christian life is illustrated, as here, by a garment, the analogy must not be pressed too far. For instance, unlike a garment, the Christian... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdom ( Colossians 1:5 , Colossians 1:9 , Colossians 1:27 , Colossians 1:28 ; Colossians 2:2 , Colossians 2:3 ; Colossians 4:5 , Colossians 4:6 ; Ephesians 1:17 , Ephesians 1:18 ; Ephesians 3:8 , Ephesians 3:9 ; 1 Corinthians 1:5 , 1 Corinthians 1:6 ; 2 Timothy 3:15 ). The "word of Christ" is the Christian doctrine, the gospel in the widest sense of the term ( Colossians 1:5 ), as proceeding from Christ ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:16

The use of the Word for spiritual edification. The apostle, in view of the right exercise of the foregoing graces, counsels the Colossians to make the Word of Christ the subject of experimental study. "Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom." 1. THE EFFICACY OF CHRIST 'S WORD . 1 . The Scriptures are Christ's Word. They have Christ for their Author, for their Subject, for their End. This is the Word that is "sounded forth" everywhere ( 1 Thessalonians... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:16

Psalmody. Psalmody held a very prominent position in Jewish worship, and there are evidences from the apostolic writings that it was not less honoured in the Christian Church. Certainly a dispensation which was ushered in by angel anthems, and which surpassed all that went before it in gladness, should not be wanting in scope for praise and adoration. The Church that neglects psalmody neglects a most important element of its life and work, and will assuredly suffer in consequence. Let us... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:16-17

The power of the Word and the Name of Christ. "Having exhorted them to be thankful, he also shows them the way" (Chrysostom). But the connection is wider than this. In Colossians 3:16 the apostle shows how a right use of Christ's gospel may promote the graces to which he has been exhorting; and in Colossians 3:17 how the right recognition of the Name of Christ will be a comprehensive rule to aid us in every duty of life. I. THE POWER OF THE WORD OF CHRIST . 1 . " ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:17

And everything, whatever ye he doing in word or deed, (do) all in the name of (the) Lord Jesus ( 1 Corinthians 10:31 ; 1 Corinthians 5:4 ; Ephesians 5:20 ; 2 Thessalonians 2:17 ). Colossians 3:16 speaks of "word" only; to it is added the "deed," which stands for all the practical activities of life. Both meet in the following "all." "The name of the Lord Jesus" is the expression of his authority as "Lord" ( Colossians 1:13 , Colossians 1:15 , Colossians 1:18 ; Colossians... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:17

The principle of a godly life. This is the practical lesson that flows from the theology of the Epistle. "And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the Name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." I. THE WHOLE EXTENT OF CHRISTIAN LIFE IS CONSECRATED TO THE LORD . Everything falls under the two heads of words and deeds. 1 . Words. 2 . Deeds. These must be done 3 . All, both words and deeds, must be done in the Name of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ - The doctrine of Christ.Dwell in you richly in all wisdom - Abundantly, producing the spirit of true wisdom. That doctrine is adapted to make you wise. The meaning is, that they were to lay up the doctrines of the gospel in their hearts, to meditate upon them; to allow them to be their guide, and to endearor wisely to improve them to the best purpose.Teaching and admonishing ... - See this explained in the notes at Ephesians 5:19-20. The only additional thought here is,... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:12-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:12-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:12-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:16-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 3:16

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