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L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 1:1-29

THE SALUTATION (vs.1-2) Paul writes with apostolic authority and by the will of God, so that total subjection to what he writes is rightly called for on the part of believers. Yet he adds, "and Timothy our brother," for it is not only objective truth he is presenting, but much that is subjective, awakening exercise in us of "honoring God," the meaning of Timothy's name. What is objective deals with facts that are absolute apart from how we feel about them. What is subjective has reference to... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Colossians 1:1-29

THE DOCTRINAL PART The chapter divides itself into a salutation (Colossians 1:1-2 ); a thanksgiving (Colossians 1:3-8 ); a prayer (Colossians 1:9-14 ), and a threefold declaration concerning Jesus Christ (Colossians 1:15-29 ). This declaration sets forth his Godhead (Colossians 1:15-17 ); His reconciling work (Colossians 1:18-23 ), and the mystery of His indwelling in the believer, and hence in the church which is his body. The salutation is scarcely distinguishable from those considered in... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Colossians 1:1-29

Christ In Christians Col 1:20-29 The peculiar expression in the twentieth verse "whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven" opens innumerable questions. We always thought of heaven as not needing reconciliation. Is there a suggestion here that even in heaven there has been apostasy or any form of hostility, or any indication of unrest? Does not the gospel enlarge itself here in a quite unfamiliar but a truly ennobling way? Have we understood the expression "earth" and "heaven?" Are... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Colossians 1:21-24

"Handfuls of Purpose" For All Gleaners And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: if ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the Gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister; who now rejoice in my... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Colossians 1:21-23

(21) And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled (22) In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblamable and unreprovable in his sight: (23) If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister; The Apostle, under GOD the Spirit, having so... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 1:15-23

15-23 Christ in his human nature, is the visible discovery of the invisible God, and he that hath seen Him hath seen the Father. Let us adore these mysteries in humble faith, and behold the glory of the Lord in Christ Jesus. He was born or begotten before all the creation, before any creature was made; which is the Scripture way of representing eternity, and by which the eternity of God is represented to us. All things being created by Him, were created for him; being made by his power, they... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Colossians 1:1-99

Colossians 1 THE BELIEVERS AT Colosse were far in advance of the Galatians as to their spiritual state. As we go through the epistle we shall see that there were certain important matters as to which the Apostle Paul had to sound a warning note, yet in the main they had been marked by progress, and he could speak of their “order” and of the “steadfastness” of their faith in Christ ( Col_2:5 ). They were therefore in happy contrast with both the Corinthians and the Galations, for the former... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Colossians 1:21-23

The application of these truths to the Christians of Colossae: v. 21. And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled v. 22. in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy and unblamable and unreprovable in His sight, v. 23. if ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the Gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Colossians 1:9-23

2. Earnest supplication for the progress of the Church in true knowledge, especially of the Being and Work of Christ(Colossians 1:9-23.)9For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire16 that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all Wisdom 10 and spiritual understanding [in all spiritual wisdom and understanding]: That ye17 might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in [by]18... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Colossians 1:21-29

Laboring to Perfect the Church Colossians 1:21-29 How wonderful is God! His scheme of grace embraces the world of men, but He can concentrate on individual souls as unworthy as ours. You… hath He reconciled. And He will never abandon His work until we arrive in His presence-chamber without spot or blemish or any such thing. But, of course, the putting forth of His power on our behalf is conditioned on our steadfast faith. Paul drank deeply of the Master’s cup. It seemed as if Jesus had... read more