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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Colossians 3:18-25

The apostle concludes the chapter with exhortations to relative duties, as before in the epistle to the Ephesians. The epistles which are most taken up in displaying the glory of divine grace, and magnifying the Lord Jesus, are the most particular and distinct in pressing the duties of the several relations. We must never separate the privileges and duties of the gospel religion. I. He begins with the duties of wives and husbands (Col. 3:18): Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Colossians 3:18-25

3:18-25 Wives, be submissive to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not treat them harshly. Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord. Fathers, do not irritate your children, that they may not lose heart. Slaves, obey in all things those who are your human masters, not only when you are watched, like those whose only desire is to please men, but in sincerity of heart, reverencing the Lord. Whatever... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Colossians 3:18-25

Let us look briefly at each of these three spheres of human relationships. (i) The wife is to be submissive to her husband; but the husband is to love his wife and to treat her with all kindness. The practical effect of the marriage laws and customs of ancient times was that the husband became an unquestioned dictator and the wife little more than a servant to bring up his children and to minister to his needs. The fundamental effect of this Christian teaching is that marriage becomes a... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Colossians 3:18-25

(iii) Paul then turns to the greatest problem of all--the relationship between slave and master. It will be noted that this section is far longer than the other two; and its length may well be due to long talks which Paul had with the runaway slave, Onesimus, whom later he was to send back to his master Philemon. Paul says things which must have amazed both sides. He insists that the slave must be a conscientious workman. He is in effect saying that his Christianity must make him a better... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:20

Children, obey your parents ,.... Both father and mother; See Gill on Ephesians 6:1 . in all things ; not in things sinful, which are contrary to the law of God, and Gospel of Christ; in things repugnant to the duties of religion, the ordinances of the Gospel, and the doctrines of Christ, parents are to be neglected and disobeyed. God is to be regarded, and not men; but in all things good and lawful, and in all things that are of an indifferent nature, which may, or may not be done, in... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 3:20

Children, obey - in all things - That is, in the Lord - in every thing that your parents command you, which is not contrary to the will or word of God. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 3:20

Verse 20 20Children, obey your parents. He enjoins it upon children to obey their parents, (458) without any exception. But what if parents (459) should feel disposed to constrain them to anything that is unlawful; will they in that case, too, obey without any reservation? Now it were worse than unreasonable, that the, authority of men should prevail at the expense of neglecting God. I answer, that here, too, we must understand as implied what he expresses elsewhere, (Ephesians 6:1) — in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:18-21

The Christian view of family life. The spirit which was abroad in the early Colossian Church was at once so ascetic and so pietistic that it undervalued home, depreciated family ties, despised human relationships. We have heard Paul boldly meet this spirit with the great doctrine that Christ is the Fulness of all things, Sustainer of all, Mediator of all, King of all, End of all. Here, and in preceding paragraphs, he is meeting detailed developments of that evil spirit by detailed precepts... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:20

To children, be obedient to your parents in all things; for this is well pleasing in the Lord ( Ephesians 6:1 , Ephesians 6:2 ; Exodus 20:12 ; Deuteronomy 5:16 ; Le Deuteronomy 19:3 ; Proverbs 23:1-35 . 22; Luke 2:51 , Luke 2:52 ). In Ephesians 6:1 , Ephesians 6:2 "in all things" ( κατὰ πάντα , "in regard to all things") is wanting; and not the extent, but the intrinsic rightness of the command as it is found in the Decalogue is insisted on. But here, where "Christ is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:20

The duties of children. "Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing to the Lord." I. THE DUTY OF CHILDREN m OBEDIENCE . This includes: 1 . Reverence. (Le 19:3; Ephesians 6:1 , Ephesians 6:2 .) 2 . Readiness to receive instruction from parents. ( Proverbs 1:8 .) 3 . Submission to their rebukes. ( Proverbs 13:1 .) 4 . Gratitude. ( 1 Timothy 5:4 .) 5 . Submission to their just commands. They are to obey "in all... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Colossians 3:18-25

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Colossians 3:18-25

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Colossians 3:18-25

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Colossians 3:18-25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 3:20

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 3:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:18-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:20

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