Colossians 1:24

Verse 24

4. Paul’s commission, sufferings, and labours in order to their full knowledge of Christ, Colossians 1:24-29.

24. Now Chained, and in his Roman prison. Love can make happy anywhere.

Sufferings Not vicarious.

Afflictions of Christ Not his atoning passion; that was complete on the cross. The Church is the body of which he is the Head, so that the persecutions and tribulations endured by it in its members fall upon him. He suffers if they suffer. (Isaiah 63:9.)

What is done to them is done to him. And, as if a certain amount of suffering was to be endured by the Church, the apostle was rapidly contributing what yet remained. Joyfully did he bear it for the sake of the Church.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 24

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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