Colossians 2:18-23,Colossians 3:1-4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 2:21

Tough not; taste not; handle not - These words seem intended as a specimen of the kind of ordinances which the apostle refers to, or an imitation of the language of the Jewish teachers in regard to various kinds of food and drink. “Why are ye subject to ordinances of various kinds, such as this - Touch not, taste not, handle not?” That is, such as prohibit you from even touching certain kinds of food, or tasting certain kinds of drink, or handling certain prohibited things. The rapid succession... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 2:22

Which all are to perish with the using - This is commonly marked as a part of the parenthesis, or the quotation; and there is considerable difficulty in ascertaining its true meaning. It seems most probable that these are the words of the apostle himself, thrown in in the rapidity of composition, and that they are not to be connected with the phrase “touch not,” etc. If so, the idea is, that it cannot be of so much consequence as the Jewish teachers supposed, to mark distinctly the difference... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 2:23

Which things - Which scrupulous observance of the numerous precepts enjoining rites and ceremonies, the observance of days, and the distinctions between meats and drinks.Have indeed a show of wisdom - Have a great appearance of piety and of regard for the will of God They have a show of “wisdom,” too, or of a deep acquaintance with divine things. They who insist on them appear to be learned in what constitutes religion, and to have a deep insight into its mysteries. Doubtless they who urged the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 2:18-19

Colossians 2:18-19. Let no man beguile you of your reward Of future glory, however eagerly or artfully he may attempt it. According to Pierce, who pleads the authority of Demosthenes, the word καταβραβευετω , here rendered beguile you of your reward, should be translated condemn you: others, because the verb βραβευω , without the preposition, is translated to rule, (Colossians 3:15,) are of opinion that the expression may be translated enslave you. But as the original word comes... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 2:20-23

Colossians 2:20-23. Wherefore The inference begun Col 2:16 is continued. A new inference follows Colossians 3:1. If ye be dead with Christ As by receiving the ordinance of baptism ye profess to be; from the rudiments, or elements, of the world See on Colossians 2:8. From those ceremonies, which persons among the Gentiles or the Jews are apt to place so much dependance on; why, as though living in the world In the manner you formerly did, and being still influenced by the spirit of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Colossians 2:16-23

Christian freedom in practice (2:16-3:4)In view of the freedom that Christ has won for them, the Colossian believers must not listen to those who try to force them to obey the rules and regulations of the Israelite law. Practices taught in the law may be compared to shadows. They are not solid or permanent, but their existence enables the viewer to know that there is some real object that casts the shadows. That real object is Jesus Christ. Now that he has come, the shadows are of no further... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 2:18

no man . Greek. m edeis. beguile you of your reward = defraud you of your prize. Greek. katabrabeua. Only here. in, &c. Lit, willing ( App-102 ) in ( App-104 ), i.e. being a devotee to. humility. See Acts 20:19 . worshipping. See Acts 26:5 (religion). intruding into = investigating. Greek embateuo. Only here. not. Most texts omit. seen. App-133 . puffed up . See 1 Corinthians 4:6 . by . App-104 . his fleshly mind = the mind of his flesh, i.e. the old Adam nature. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 2:19

holding = holding fast. The central theme of the Epistle is the necessity of holding fast to the Head, from. App-104 . Which = Whom. by. App-104 .Colossians 2:1 . joints . See Ephesians 4:16 . bands . See Acts 8:23 (bond). having nourishment ministered . See 2 Corinthians 9:10 . increase . See Ephesians 4:11 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 2:20

if . App-118 ., a. be dead = died. from , App-104 . subject , &c. Mid. of Greek. dogmatizo, which means to impose dogmas upon one. Supply Ellipsis with " such as ". read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 2:21

not . Greek. mede. handle . Greek. thingano. Only here, Hebrews 11:28 ; Hebrews 12:20 . read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 2:21

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 2:22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 2:23

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 2:18-19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 2:20-23

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Colossians 2:16-23

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 2:18

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 2:19

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 2:20

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 2:21

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