colossians-4:5-6,-proverbs-8:22-33-niv1984

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:1-18

With regard to its contents, the Epistle is divided into two parts: the first, comprehending the first three chapters, may be termed historical; the second, including the two last chapters, is practical. The apostle, after saluting the Thessalonians, renders thanks to God for the entrance of the gospel among them, for the mighty efficacy with which it was accompanied, and for the steadfastness of their faith ( 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 .). He alludes to his demeanor when in Thessalonica; how,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:1-18

Accordingly the place of writing was Corinth. In our New Testament, at the end of the Epistle, there is appended the note: "The First Epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens." Though such a note is found in the most ancient manuscripts, it is evidently a mistake. The Epistle could not have been written from Athens, for Silas and Timothy were not both there with the apostle; and it was not written until the return of Timothy from Thessalonica, which occurred at Corinth; nor is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:1-18

It is erroneous to affirm that this First Epistle to the Thessalonians is devoid of doctrinal statements. The supreme dignity of the Lord Jesus Christ, the spiritual kingdom which he has established in this world, the deliverance from the wrath to come effected by him, the necessity of holiness for salvation, the reign of Christ in heaven, the resurrection of the just, the second advent of Christ, the blessedness of a future state to the righteous and the wrath which awaits the wicked, are all... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:2-6

SECTION IX . PRAYER AND SOCIAL CONVERSE . There are added some brief exhortations of a more general tenor, the contents of which are summed up in the heading given to this section. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:2-6

Sect. 9.Prayer and social converse. I. PRAYER . ( Colossians 4:2-4 .) 1 . Prayer must be habitual and persistent. "Continue steadfast in prayer—keeping awake therein" ( Colossians 4:2 ); "Ask ... seek … knock" ( Matthew 7:7 ). It is not an occasional exercise of the soul, called forth by special emergencies, but the necessity of its daily life. For that life is a fellowship with God in Christ ( Colossians 3:1-3 ; 1 John 1:3 ; John 14:23 ), maintained on his part by the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:2-6

The life of prayer and sympathy. Having shown how Christianity elevates the household, Paul next encourages the Colossians to prayerful and sympathetic lives. They shall find themselves in contact with others in the walks of public service, and they are to go forth to meet others prayerfully, sympathetically, graciously. Public life can only be properly, utilized when based upon constant prayerfulness. I. CONSIDER WHAT CONSTANT PRAYER IS . (Verse 2.) It is lingering at the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:2-6

Prayer and prudence. I. PRAYER . 1 . General. 2 . Particular. "Withal praying for us also." They were not only to pray for themselves, for others, about other affairs, but specially for Paul and his coadjutors, and as he here directs. II. DUTY TO THEM THAT ARE WITHOUT . How is a Christian society to advance its ends with them that are outside? That is a question which has not lost its importance. 1 . Walk. "Walk in wisdom toward them that are without,... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom towards those without ( Ephesians 5:15-17 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:12 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:15 ; 1 Corinthians 10:32 ; 2 Corinthians 4:2 ; Titus 2:8 ; 1 Peter 2:12 , 1 Peter 2:15 ; 1 Peter 3:16 ; Matthew 10:16 ). (On "wisdom," see Colossians 1:9 , note; Colossians 1:28 ; Colossians 2:3 ; Colossians 3:16 ; this was a chief need of the Colossian Church.) "Those without," as opposed to Christians—"those within the pale;" a Jewish mode of expression... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:5

The behaviour of Christians in the world. "Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time." Consider— I. THE PERSONS WHO ARE TO BE INFLUENCED BY OUR WALK , "Them that are without." Christians are those who are within ( 1 Corinthians 5:12 ). Unbelievers arc "without"—outside the Church, without God, without Christ, without hope in the world. They are those whom "God judgeth" ( 1 Corinthians 5:13 ). Believers ought to have regard to such persons,... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:5-6

The Christian and the world. We have here some suggestions as to— 1 . THE CHRISTIAN 'S RELATIONSHIP TO THE WORLD . It is implied: 1 . That he is to be distinct from the world. To him all "men of the world" are, in character, aims, pursuits, to be as "them that are without." There is to be a contrast between him and them as between those who are "within" and those who are "without" the assembly of the righteous, the Church of the loving and the pure. But it is taught: ... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:2-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:2-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:2-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:2-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:5-6

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