Colossians 3:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdom ( Colossians 1:5 , Colossians 1:9 , Colossians 1:27 , Colossians 1:28 ; Colossians 2:2 , Colossians 2:3 ; Colossians 4:5 , Colossians 4:6 ; Ephesians 1:17 , Ephesians 1:18 ; Ephesians 3:8 , Ephesians 3:9 ; 1 Corinthians 1:5 , 1 Corinthians 1:6 ; 2 Timothy 3:15 ). The "word of Christ" is the Christian doctrine, the gospel in the widest sense of the term ( Colossians 1:5 ), as proceeding from Christ ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:16

The use of the Word for spiritual edification. The apostle, in view of the right exercise of the foregoing graces, counsels the Colossians to make the Word of Christ the subject of experimental study. "Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom." 1. THE EFFICACY OF CHRIST 'S WORD . 1 . The Scriptures are Christ's Word. They have Christ for their Author, for their Subject, for their End. This is the Word that is "sounded forth" everywhere ( 1 Thessalonians... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:16

Psalmody. Psalmody held a very prominent position in Jewish worship, and there are evidences from the apostolic writings that it was not less honoured in the Christian Church. Certainly a dispensation which was ushered in by angel anthems, and which surpassed all that went before it in gladness, should not be wanting in scope for praise and adoration. The Church that neglects psalmody neglects a most important element of its life and work, and will assuredly suffer in consequence. Let us... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:16-17

The power of the Word and the Name of Christ. "Having exhorted them to be thankful, he also shows them the way" (Chrysostom). But the connection is wider than this. In Colossians 3:16 the apostle shows how a right use of Christ's gospel may promote the graces to which he has been exhorting; and in Colossians 3:17 how the right recognition of the Name of Christ will be a comprehensive rule to aid us in every duty of life. I. THE POWER OF THE WORD OF CHRIST . 1 . " ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ - The doctrine of Christ.Dwell in you richly in all wisdom - Abundantly, producing the spirit of true wisdom. That doctrine is adapted to make you wise. The meaning is, that they were to lay up the doctrines of the gospel in their hearts, to meditate upon them; to allow them to be their guide, and to endearor wisely to improve them to the best purpose.Teaching and admonishing ... - See this explained in the notes at Ephesians 5:19-20. The only additional thought here is,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 3:14-17

Colossians 3:14-17. And above all these things As including them all, and indeed being the source from whence they flow; put on charity Την αγαπην , love, namely, to God, his people, and all mankind; which is the bond of perfectness Which both contains the whole of Christian perfection, and connects all the parts of it together. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts Influence and govern all your intentions, affections, and dispositions, nay, and even your thoughts. Or, it... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:5-17

3:5-4:6 THE CHRISTIAN’S NEW LIFEOld and new habits (3:5-17)Not only do Christians believe that through Christ’s death they have died to sin, but they must also show it to be true in their daily lives. They must make every effort to put away the old selfish habits that God hates, from obvious sins such as sexual immorality to hidden sins such as greed and other uncontrolled desires (5-7). They must control the tongue and discipline personal behaviour. This renewing of their lives is not... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 3:16

word . App-121 . dwell. See Romans 8:11 . richly . Greek. plousios. Only here, 1 Timothy 6:17 . Titus 3:6 . 2 Peter 1:11 . admonishing . See Colossians 1:28 , and Acts 20:31 . hymns . See Ephesians 5:19 . spiritual . See 1 Corinthians 12:1 . songs . See Ephesians 5:19 . singing . See Ephesians 5:19 . with . App-104 . grace. See Colossians 1:2 . App-184 . the Lord. The texts real "God". read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God.Let the word of Christ dwell in you ... The significance of this has already been noted under Colossians 1:27, above and under Galatians 5:23. Briefly, the word of Christ dwelling in a person is equivalent in every way to the Spirit of God dwelling in him. If it be objected that the Spirit is a living Person, then... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Colossians 3:16

Colossians 3:16. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, &c.— That is, "The gospel which you have received;" which the Apostle exhorts them to lay up in their hearts, to meditate upon continually, and to endeavour to improve wisely to the best purpose. But Peirce and others give a different interpretation, as follows: "It would be of good service to prevent the sins from which I have dissuaded you, and to promote the love that I have recommended, if, in your conversing together, you... read more

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