Colossians 2:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 2:1-7

The apostle's concern for the Colossian Church. Already the apostle has breathed out his "heart's desire and prayer to God" for these Colossians ( Colossians 1:9-12 ), "unknown by face" to him (verses 1, 5), and yet so dear because of their faith and love ( Colossians 1:4 , Colossians 1:8 ; Colossians 2:6 , Colossians 2:11-13 ; Colossians 3:1-3 , Colossians 3:9 , Colossians 3:10 , Colossians 3:15 ), and the loyalty they have hitherto maintained (verse 5), and the objects... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 2:1-7

The Trinity as the source of Christian love and consolation. It would appear that Paul had not only the interests of the Colossians and Laodiceans at heart, but also as many as had not seen his face in the flesh. He did not act on the worldly principle, "Out of sight, out of mind;" but on the gospel principle, "Though out of sight, though never yet seen, yet kept in mind." We are thus brought at once to— I. PAUL 'S COSMOPOLITAN SPIRIT . (Verse 1.) The selfish soul leaves out of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 2:1-7

Introduction to the polemical part of the Epistle. I. PERSONAL CONCERN . 1 . Paul's striving. "For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you. and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh." There is an advantage in the Revised translation, in carrying forward the word "strive" from the preceding verse. Having declared his striving in general, the apostle now shows ("for") how his striving was specially directed. 2 . The end of his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 2:3

In whom (or, which ) are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden(ly) ( Ephesians 1:8 , Ephesians 1:9 ; Ephesians 3:8 ; Romans 11:33 ; 1 Corinthians 1:5 , 1 Corinthians 1:6 , 1 Corinthians 1:30 ; 1 Corinthians 2:7 ; 2 Corinthians 4:3 ). Bengel, Meyer, Alford, and others make the relative pronoun neuter, referring to "mystery;" but "Christ," the nearer antecedent, is preferable ( Colossians 2:9 , Colossians 2:10 ; Colossians 1:16 , Colossians 1:17 , ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 2:3

In whom - Margin, “wherein.” The more correct translation is “in whom.” The reference is doubtless to Christ, as his name is the immediate antecedent, and as what is affirmed here properly appertains to him.Are hid - Like treasures that are concealed or garnered up. It does not mean that none of those “treasures” had been developed; but that, so to speak, Christ, as Mediator, was the great treasure-house where were to be found all the wisdom and knowledge needful for people.All the treasures -... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 2:1-3

Colossians 2:1-3. I would, &c. The apostle having declared, in the latter part of the preceding chapter, the commission which Christ had given to his apostles to preach salvation to the Gentiles through his death, and having described his own labours as an apostle in preaching that great blessing, and thereby having shown what great obligations mankind were under to him for communicating and perpetuating such interesting discoveries; he begins this second chapter with expressing an... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Colossians 2:1-5

Paul’s service for Christ (1:24-2:5)Some of the Colossians, confused by the clever arguments of the false teachers, might be tempted to accept their teaching. They might think that this teaching is more advanced, and therefore nearer the truth, than what they heard from Epaphras. Paul emphasizes that the gospel he and Epaphras preach is the only gospel. It has the authority of Christ, and its genuineness is proved in the experiences of those who preach it. Paul illustrates all this from his own... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 2:3

hid. Greek a pokruphos. Only here, Mark 4:22 .Luke 8:17 . knowledge . App-132 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Colossians 2:3

Colossians 2:3. Are hid— The original signifies any thing that is deposited or treasured up for future service; and is usually applied to money. See Ephesians 3:9. Proverbs 2:4. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 2:3

3. Translate in the Greek order, "In whom (not as ALFORD, 'in which') mystery; Christ is Himself the 'mystery' (Colossians 2:2; 1 Timothy 3:16), and to Christ the relative refers) are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden." The "all" here, answers to "all" in Colossians 2:2; as "treasures" answer to the "riches"; it is from the treasures that the riches (Colossians 2:2) are derived. "Are" is the predicate of the sentence; all the treasures ARE in Him; hidden is predicated of the... read more

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