Colossians 2:9

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Colossians 2:1-15

The Higher Christian Life Colossians 2:1-15 INTRODUCTORY WORDS As we enter the second chapter of Colossians, we wish to especially note the first verse, under the theme: "The Preacher's Longings after His People." 1. The preacher needs to possess the passion of Christ for others. That it is very vital to know and to preach Christ in His Person, we have no doubt. That it is very vital to experience the mighty power of Christ, as we proclaim our preaching, we have no doubt. We also have no... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:4-23

Colossians 2:4-Isaiah : . An Urgent Warning against a Degrading Theosophy.— Let them not be led away by false reasonings, however persuasive. They must think of Paul, despite his bodily absence, as being with them in spirit ( 1 Corinthians 5:3 f.*), as a sharer of their joy, and a spectator of the ordered line and steadfast front of their loyalty to Christ. As, then, they received the Messiah, Jesus the Lord, so let them walk in Him, true to the instruction they received, rooted and built up... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Colossians 2:9

For; the causal particle induceth this as an argument to enforce the caution immediately foregoing, against those who did seek to draw from Christ by philosophy, as well as urging the ceremonial law; else the apostle’s reasoning were not cogent unless against both. In him; it is evident that the Lord Jesus Christ himself, whom he had described and but just now named, is the subject, the person of whom he speaks, and in whom is seated, and unto whom he attributes, what followeth, Colossians... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Colossians 2:9-10

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTESColossians 2:9. In Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.—There is no minimising the significance of this statement. It is either true or it is the wildest raving of blasphemy. “Dwelleth”—has its settled abode. A change of prefix would give us the word in Luke 24:18. “Dost thou alone sojourn?” etc. Dualism separates God from matter as far as possible; the Incarnation unites Him for ever with it. “Great is the mystery.” “Godhead.” Though twice before in... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Colossians 2:9

DISCOURSE: 2176PROPER DEITY OF CHRISTColossians 2:9. In him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.THE Church of Christ in the first ages was composed of Jews and Gentiles. Now, the Jews were at all times fond of their own superstitions, as the Gentiles were of the dogmas of philosophy: and the two, meeting together upon one common gronud, were ready to incorporate their respective peculiarities with the Gospel of Christ. To what extent this has been done in the Church of Rome, is well... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Colossians 2:1-23

Shall we turn now in our Bibles to Colossians, chapter two.Paul had never visited Colosse. He had heard of the church from Epaphras, who was the minister there, who had told Paul of the love that these people had for Jesus Christ and of the faith. But he also told him of certain heresies that were trying to infiltrate the church. And so, Paul is writing to warn them against these heresies. And so in verse one of chapter two, he said,For I would that you knew what great conflict I have for you,... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 2:1-23

Colossians 2:1-2 . I would that ye knew what great conflict I have, in the inward feelings of my heart and wrestlings of prayer, for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many, in the adjacent districts, as have not seen my face in the flesh. I want you to be comforted in the Lord by the strong bonds of unity, concord, and love. I want the gospel to be preached to you in all its excellence and extent, to the full assurance of understanding and prudence in the knowledge of the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Colossians 2:9

Colossians 2:9In Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.I. The house, or place of residence--“in Him.” In the man Christ Jesus, or in that human nature in which He carried on the business of our salvation; as despicable and abject as it was in the eyes of men, yet it was the temple and seat of the Godhead.II. The inhabitant--“the fulness of the Godhead;” not a portion of God only, or His gifts and graces (as we are made partakers of the Divine nature, 1 Peter 1:4.), but the whole... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Colossians 2:9

9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. Ver. 9. All the fulness of the Godhead bodily ] That is, essentially, not in clouds and ceremonies, as once between the cherubims, which the Jews called Shechinah; whereunto the apostle here alludeth. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Colossians 2:9

in: Colossians 2:2, Colossians 2:3, Colossians 1:19, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23, John 10:30, John 10:38, John 14:9, John 14:10, John 14:20, John 17:21, 2 Corinthians 5:19, 1 Timothy 3:16, Titus 2:13, 1 John 5:7, 1 John 5:20 bodily: Luke 3:22, John 1:14, John 2:21 Reciprocal: Exodus 15:2 - an habitation Exodus 23:21 - my name Leviticus 8:35 - the tabernacle Deuteronomy 12:5 - habitation 1 Chronicles 17:12 - He shall 1 Chronicles 23:25 - that they may dwell in Jerusalem 2 Chronicles 6:20 - put... read more