歌罗西书 3:17-20 CUNPSS

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:18-21

The Christian view of family life. The spirit which was abroad in the early Colossian Church was at once so ascetic and so pietistic that it undervalued home, depreciated family ties, despised human relationships. We have heard Paul boldly meet this spirit with the great doctrine that Christ is the Fulness of all things, Sustainer of all, Mediator of all, King of all, End of all. Here, and in preceding paragraphs, he is meeting detailed developments of that evil spirit by detailed precepts... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:19

Ye husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them ( Ephesians 5:25-31 ; 1 Peter 3:7 ). "Love" is ἀγαπάω , the word which expresses the highest spiritual affection—"even as Christ loved the Church" ( Ephesians 5:25 ). Here, first and most of all, the "new commandment" of John 13:34 applies. St. Paul only uses the verb πικραίνω ("to make bitter") here, but he has the noun πικρία ("bitterness") in a wider application in Ephesians 4:31 . It denotes... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:19

The duties of husbands. "Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them." I. THE DUTY OF LOVE . This love, which is consistent with his headship over her, implies: 1 . That he is to delight in her ( Proverbs 5:18 , Proverbs 5:19 ), and please her ( 1 Corinthians 7:33 ). 2 . That he is to cherish her as Christ the Church ( Ephesians 5:29 ), providing for her support and comfort ( 1 Timothy 5:3 ). 3 . That he is to protect her as the weaker... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:20

To children, be obedient to your parents in all things; for this is well pleasing in the Lord ( Ephesians 6:1 , Ephesians 6:2 ; Exodus 20:12 ; Deuteronomy 5:16 ; Le Deuteronomy 19:3 ; Proverbs 23:1-35 . 22; Luke 2:51 , Luke 2:52 ). In Ephesians 6:1 , Ephesians 6:2 "in all things" ( κατὰ πάντα , "in regard to all things") is wanting; and not the extent, but the intrinsic rightness of the command as it is found in the Decalogue is insisted on. But here, where "Christ is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:20

The duties of children. "Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing to the Lord." I. THE DUTY OF CHILDREN m OBEDIENCE . This includes: 1 . Reverence. (Le 19:3; Ephesians 6:1 , Ephesians 6:2 .) 2 . Readiness to receive instruction from parents. ( Proverbs 1:8 .) 3 . Submission to their rebukes. ( Proverbs 13:1 .) 4 . Gratitude. ( 1 Timothy 5:4 .) 5 . Submission to their just commands. They are to obey "in all... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:20-21

Children and parents. The family and the Church, the natural and spiritual home, are the two most sacred associations on earth, having as their Head. "the Father from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named" ( Ephesians 3:15 ). The strength of the nation and the welfare of the world are inseparably bound up with families. Madame de Stael, asked by Bonaparte what was the greatest want of France, replied, "Mothers." The gospel brings to families the blessing of Abraham ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:20-21

Children and parents. (See on Ephesians 6:1-4 .)—W.F.A. Verse 22-Colossians 4:1 Servants and masters. (See on Ephesians 6:5-9 .)—W.F.A. Colossians 3:24 (last clause) The service of Christ. St. Paul is giving directions to bondservants. But if they serve the Lord Christ, so also must all other Christians ( Colossians 4:1 ). The principles of conduct recommended to the slaves may be taken home to ourselves by all of us. I. CHRISTIANITY IS THE SERVICE ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 3:17

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed - Whatever ye say or do - whether relating to temporal affairs or to religion. The command here extends to all that we do.Do all in the name of the Lord Jesus - Do it all because he requires and commands it, and with a desire to honor him. His authority should be the warrant; his glory the aim of all our actions and words. See the general sentiment here expressed, fully illustrated in the notes at 1 Corinthians 10:31.Giving thanks to God and the Father by... read more

Albert Barnes