歌羅西書 2:1-2 CUNPTS

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Colossians 2:1

For; this causal particle refers to what he had said just before in the former chapter. I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you; the certainty of which truth, for the evidence of his unfeigned affection to them, he heartily wishes they might be certified what a combat he sustained for them, by reason of that opposition he met with in his ministerial labours. This filled him with inward fears and cares, and encompassed him with outward troubles, as 2 Corinthians 11:23-30; 2... read more

Matthew Poole

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

That their hearts might be comforted: whereas false teachers did endeavour to adulterate the Christian institution, the striving of the apostle’s holy soul here was, as in the former chapter, Colossians 1:28, to this end, that they might be complete and established Christians to the last. Being knit together in love; and as a proper means conductible to this good purpose, he would have them be joined or compacted together, be all of a piece, in the affection and exercise of love. And unto all... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Colossians 2:1-5

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTESColossians 2:1. What great conflict—R.V. “how greatly I strive.” It is a repetition of the thought of the previous verse expressed in terms of the arena. For them at Laodicea.—About a dozen miles distant from Colossæ.Colossians 2:2. The mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ.—The R.V. has greatly simplified this perplexing phrase: “The mystery of God, even Christ.” Of the eleven various readings extant (given by Lightfoot) that of our A.V. is to all... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Colossians 2:1-2

Colossians 2:1-2 I. The first wish of the Apostle appears as if it embodied the whole, "that their hearts might be comforted," that is, that by Divine preparation and discipline, they might be prepared, and strengthened, and become heirs of sanctification and rest. "That their hearts might be comforted." Here is the design of the Apostle, God's purpose which His messenger declares, that the end of our religion is our happiness. "That their hearts might be comforted," and that this may be... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Colossians 2:1-2

DISCOURSE: 2173MYSTERY OF THE GOSPEL TO BE SEARCHED OUTColossians 2:1-2. 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; 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.NOTHING is more odious than a boasting spirit. Yet are there occasions on which it... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - Colossians 2:2

mystery of God The "mystery of God" is Christ, as incarnating the fulness of the Godhead, and all the divine wisdom and knowledge for the redemption and reconciliation of man. mystery (See Scofield " :-") . and of The best authorities omit "and of the Father, and of Christ." 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 2:1-4

Colossians 2:1-4For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you.Ministerial anxietyThis anxiety was occasioned by the subtle errors prevalent in Colossae. Error cannot come into collision with truth without creating confusion of ideas, mental distraction, and moral restlessness. This anxiety was--I. Intense. The thought of the preceding verse is here expanded. The conflict refers not so much to outward trial, etc., as to his fervent and importunate wrestling with God. The error must... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Colossians 2:1

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; Ver. 1. For I would that ye knew ] Little do most men know what incessant care and pains their faithful ministers take for their souls’ health. But we would they should know it, and know those that labour among them, and are over them in the Lord, and to "esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake," 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 . read more