[6.Special Exhortation as to the relations of life. (1)THE DUTY OF WIVES AND HUSBANDS (Colossians 3:18-19).(2)THE DUTY OF CHILDREN AND PARENTS (Colossians 3:20-21).(3)THE DUTY OF SLAVES AND MASTERS (Colossians 3:22 to Colossians 4:1).] read more
(2-4) Comp. the almost exact parallel in Ephesians 6:18-20, and see Notes there. read more
[7.Conclusion of the Epistle.(1)FINAL EXHORTATION to prayer (especially for St. Paul himself), and to wisdom towards those without, both in deed and in word (Colossians 4:2-6).(2)COMMENDATION of Tychicus and Onesimus (Colossians 4:7-9).(3)SALUTATION from Aristarchus, Marcus, Justus, Epaphras, Luke, Demas (Colossians 4:10-14).(4)CHARGE to this Church to exchange greetings and letters with the Laodicean Church, and special charge to Archippus (Colossians 4:15-17).(5)FINAL SALUTATION (Colossians... read more
The Claim of the Outsider Colossians 4:5 I. Note the distinction here assumed, 'them that are without,' which necessarily implies them that are within. This distinction is assumed throughout the New Testament. (1) The reality of this division. We serve one master: on the best of authority we affirm this. We obey one law; the higher law of the mind, or the lower of the flesh. We develop one character. Our character is the outcome of one dominant idea, one reigning purpose, one master-passion.... read more
8-25Chapter 3 THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY Colossians 3:18-25; Colossians 4:1 (R.V.)This chapter deals with the Christian family, as made up of husband and wife, children, and servants. In the family, Christianity has most signally displayed its power of refining, ennobling, and sanctifying earthly relationships. Indeed, one may say that domestic life, as seen in thousands of Christian homes, is purely a Christian creation, and would have been a new revelation to the heathenism of Colossae, as it is... read more
Chapter 4 PRECEPTS FOR THE INNERMOST AND OUTERMOST LIFE Colossians 4:2-6 (R.V.)So ends the ethical portion of the Epistle. A glance over the series of practical exhortations, from the beginning of the preceding chapter onwards, will show that, in general terms we may say that they deal successively with a Christian’s duties to himself, the Church, and the family. And now, these last advices touch the two extremes of life, the first of them having reference to the hidden life of prayer, and the... read more
III. THE PRACTICAL RESULTS: LIVING AS RISEN WITH CHRIST (3-4) CHAPTER 3 1. The life hid with Christ in God (Colossians 3:1-4 ) 2. The contrast: The old man and the new man (Colossians 3:5-11 ) 3. Manifesting Christ (Colossians 3:12-17 ) 4. Relationships (Colossians 3:18-25 ; Colossians 4:1 ) Colossians 3:1-4 Risen with Christ; such is the believer’s position. “Ye are dead and your life is hid with Christ in God.” These are the great truths of Christianity: The believer dead with Christ;... read more
CHAPTER 4 1. Prayer and ministry (Colossians 4:2-4 ) 2. Walking in wisdom (Colossians 4:5-6 ) 3. The fellowship of the saints in their service (Colossians 4:7-17 ) 4. The conclusion (Colossians 4:18 ) Colossians 4:2-4 The first verse of this chapter belongs to the preceding one. Prayer is the most needed thing for those who are risen with Christ and know that they are complete in Him. Without continued prayer the full realization of the great truths unfolded in this Epistle is impossible.... read more
4:2 {1} {2} Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;(1) He adds certain general exhortations, and at length ends his epistle with various familiar and godly salutations.(2) Prayers must be continual and earnest. read more
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John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 4:1-18
Exhortation and Greeting2-6. Exhortation to prayer and wisdom in dealing with heathen.6. Grace, not divine grace, but graciousness. Their speech must be winning and wise, seasoned with salt.7-18. Commendation of bearers of the letter, and salutations.8. I have sent] i.e. I am (now) sending.He might know your estate] RV ’that ye may know our estate.’10. Sister’s son] RV ’cousin.’ They must have received these commands at an earlier time. 14. From this v., compared with Colossians 4:11, it is... read more