Colossians 3:9-25 NLT

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Colossians 3:18-25

(iii) Paul then turns to the greatest problem of all--the relationship between slave and master. It will be noted that this section is far longer than the other two; and its length may well be due to long talks which Paul had with the runaway slave, Onesimus, whom later he was to send back to his master Philemon. Paul says things which must have amazed both sides. He insists that the slave must be a conscientious workman. He is in effect saying that his Christianity must make him a better... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:9

Lie not one to another .... Which is another vice of the tongue, and to which mankind are very prone, and ought not to be done to any, and particularly to one another; since the saints are members one of another, and of the same body, which makes the sin the more unnatural; of this vice; see Gill on Ephesians 4:25 , and is another sin that is to be put off, or put away; that is to be abstained from, and not used. The arguments dissuading from this, and the rest, follow, seeing that ye... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:10

And have put on the new man ,.... Concerning which, and the putting it on; see Gill on Ephesians 4:24 , which is renewed in knowledge ; this man, or principle of grace in the soul, is a new one, which never was there before; and there is a daily renovation of it in the spirit of the mind, by the Spirit of God; for as the outward man decays, the inward man, which is the same with this new man, is renewed day by day, increases in holiness and righteousness, grows in grace, and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:11

Where there is neither Greek nor Jew ,.... That is, either in Christ, after whose image the new man is created; see Galatians 5:6 or in the new man, and with respect to regeneration; or in the whole business of salvation: it matters not of what nation a man is; this has no influence on his new birth, either to forward or hinder it; for he is never the more a new creature, a regenerate man, and interested in salvation, because he is a Jew, which he may be outwardly, and not inwardly; and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:12

Put on therefore ,.... As the apostle had argued for the putting off of the members of the body, from their having put off the old man himself; so he now argues from their having put on the new man, to their putting on of his members; that is, to the exercise of the various graces of the Spirit, and the discharge of the several duties of religion; which though they would not be a robe of righteousness, or garments of salvation to them, yet would be very becoming conversation garments, such... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:13

Forbearing one another ,.... Not only bearing one another's burdens, and with one another's weaknesses, but forbearing to render evil for evil, or railing for railing, or to seek revenge for affronts given, in whatsoever way, whether by words or deeds: and forgiving one another ; all trespasses and offences, so far as committed against themselves, and praying to God to forgive them, as committed against him: if any man have a quarrel against any ; let him be who he will, high or low,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:14

And above all these things ,.... Bowels of mercies, kindness, &c.; put on charity , or brotherly love, for without this all is nothing; they will only be done in show and appearance, in mere guise and hypocrisy, if love is wanting; this actuates and exercises all the rest; it is only from this principle that true sympathy, real kindness, undisguised humility, and meekness, patient longsuffering, and forbearance, and hearty forgiveness proceeds: this is greater, and more excellent,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:15

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts ,.... By "the peace of God" is meant, either the peace believers have with God, which is his gift, and passes all understanding, and flows from a comfortable apprehension of interest in the blood, righteousness, and atonement of Christ; or rather that peace which does, or should subsist among the saints themselves, which God is the author of, calls for, and requires, and encourages in them. The Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and, Ethiopic versions, read,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you ,.... The Alexandrian copy and Arabic version read, "the word of God"; by which may be meant the whole Scripture, all the writings of the Old and New Testament, which are by inspiration of God, were endited by the spirit of Christ, speak and testify of him, and were written for his sake, and on his account, and therefore may be called his word; and are what should be searched into, carefully attended to, diligently read, and frequently meditated upon; and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:17

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed ,.... Whether in preaching the word of Christ, in hearing the Gospel, in singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, and in conference and conversation with each other; or in whatsoever action, civil or religious throughout the whole life and conversation, in the performance of things natural, moral, and evangelical, relating to God or man, or one another, in the world or church: do all in the name of the Lord Jesus ; both in the strength of Christ,... read more

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Colossians 3:18-25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:17

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