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John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Colossians 2:2

2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; Ver. 2. That their hearts may be comforted ] Ministers are "sons of consolation," while by them God maketh the heart to hear of joy and gladness, Psalms 51:8 , and createth the fruit of their lips peace, peace, &c., Isaiah 57:19 . Being knit together ] No such comfort upon the... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Colossians 2:1

what: Colossians 1:24, Colossians 1:29, Colossians 4:12, Genesis 30:8, Genesis 32:24-Amos :, Hosea 12:3, Hosea 12:4, Luke 22:44, Galatians 4:19, Philippians 1:30, 1 Thessalonians 2:2, Hebrews 5:7 conflict: or, fear, or, care at: Colossians 4:13, Colossians 4:15, Colossians 4:16, Revelation 1:11, Revelation 3:14-Song of Solomon : not: Colossians 2:5, Acts 20:25, Acts 20:38, 1 Peter 1:8 Reciprocal: Leviticus 23:2 - the feasts Luke 11:8 - because of Acts 6:4 - prayer Romans 15:30 - that 2... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Colossians 2:2

their: Colossians 4:8, Isaiah 40:1, Romans 15:13, 2 Corinthians 1:4-Joshua :, 1 Thessalonians 3:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 2 Thessalonians 2:17 being: Colossians 3:14, Psalms 133:1, John 17:21, Acts 4:32, Galatians 3:28, Philippians 2:1, 1 John 4:12, 1 John 4:13 all: Colossians 1:27 of the full: Isaiah 32:17, 1 Thessalonians 1:5, Hebrews 6:11, Hebrews 10:22, 2 Peter 1:10, 1 John 3:19 understanding: John 6:69, John 17:3, Romans 16:25, 1 Corinthians 2:12, Ephesians... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Colossians 2:1

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;How great a conflict — Of care, desire, prayer.As many as have not seen my face — Therefore, in writing to the Colossians, he refrains from those familiar appellations, "Brethren," "Beloved." read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Colossians 2:2

That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;Unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, unto the acknowledgment of the mystery of God — That is, unto the fullest and clearest understanding and knowledge of the gospel. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:1

5. The apostle’s solicitude for their unity and stability, Colossians 2:1-5. 1. What great conflict His deep anxiety of soul; an agony of striving. Laodicea was a wealthy commercial city on the border of Phrygia and Lydia, about eighteen miles west of Colosse, the seat of one of the seven Churches of Asia. (See on Revelation 3:14.) The Christians there were evidently exposed to the same danger with those at Colosse. Most of them, in both cities, seem never to have seen their apostle, as... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:2

2. Acknowledgment Rather, full knowledge. The apostle’s struggle was that, being closely united together in Christian love, which is a great safeguard against false doctrine, they might by intellectual conviction and the inward working of the Holy Spirit, have a clear and complete persuasion of the truth, or, in other words, a full knowledge of this great mystery of God, so that in their souls finding conscious rest therein, they would be strong against all attempts to shake their... read more

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