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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:1-7

1-7 The soul prospers when we have clear knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus. When we not only believe with the heart, but are ready, when called, to make confession with the mouth. Knowledge and faith make a soul rich. The stronger our faith, and the warmer our love, the more will our comfort be. The treasures of wisdom are hid, not from us, but for us, in Christ. These were hid from proud unbelievers, but displayed in the person and redemption of Christ. See the danger of enticing words;... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Colossians 2:1-99

Colossians 2 NOT ONLY DID Paul labour in teaching this great truth, but he laboured also in prayer, and this the more now that he was restrained from his former activity by prison walls. His prayers were so intense that he describes them as conflict. In this conflict he was led out specially on behalf of those he had never met face to face, such as the Colossians, the Laodiceans and others. He wanted them to come to a full knowledge of this secret and to have their hearts knit together in the... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Colossians 2:1-5

A Warning against Error. The danger of being beguiled: v. 1. For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, v. 2. that their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgment of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ, v. 3. in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. v. 4. ... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Colossians 2:1-15

4. Anxiety of the Apostle about their being led away by false wisdom (Colossians 2:1-15.)1For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for1 you and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen2 my face in the flesh; 2that their hearts might be comforted, being knit together3 in love, and unto all riches4 of the full assurance [lit., of the fulness of assurance] of understanding, to the acknowledgment [full knowledge] of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ 3 [or... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Colossians 2:1-12

Established in Their Faith Colossians 2:1-12 If you know Christ, you can lay your hand on the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. They are matters of daily experience. The Apostle’s aim in this chapter is to put his converts on their guard against those who might divert them from their simple faith in Jesus, and their sufficiency in Him. The keynotes are Take heed and Let no one . The first act of the Christian life is to receive Christ, and every moment afterward we must continue receiving... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Colossians 2:1-23

If for a moment we glance back at the passage beginning with 1:24 and ending with 2:3, we find reference to a threefold mystery: the first, the Church, which is the Body of Christ; then the secret of life in the individual believer, "Christ in you, the hope of glory"; finally, the deepest mystery of all, "the mystery of God even Christ." The apostle declared his reason for having so carefully stated this doctrine of Christ and the Church. It is that the Colossian Christians might not be... read more

Robert Neighbour

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

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:1-3

Paul Reiterates His Great Concern for God’s People And Reminds Them Where True Wisdom Lies (Colossians 2:1-5 ) ‘For I want you to know how greatly I strive for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, that their hearts may be strengthened, they being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may know the mystery of God, even Christ in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.’ Paul... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:1-2

Colossians 2:2 . Read mg. There is probably a controversial reference in what follows. The Divine secret or “ mystery” and the treasures of “ hidden” knowledge are to be found in Christ, and not in Gnostic speculations. read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:1-3

Colossians 1:24 to Colossians 2:3 . Paul’ s own Relation to them and to the Gospel.— At this very time, in the midst of his sufferings, Paul is rejoicing for their sakes, and in return for their loyalty he fills up the cup of whatever tribulation he must still endure in his own person as Christ’ s servant on behalf of His body, i.e. the Church, whose servant he was constituted in virtue of the Divine stewardship which was given him toward the Gentile world. This is the duty of fulfilling... read more

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