Colossians 2:1-3 ASV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Colossians 2:1-3

We may observe here the great concern which Paul had for these Colossians and the other churches which he had not any personal knowledge of. The apostle had never been at Colosse, and the church planted there was not of his planting; and yet he had as tender a care of it as if it had been the only people of his charge (Col. 2:1): For I would that you knew what great conflict I have for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh. Observe, 1. Paul's... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Colossians 2:1

2:1 I want you to know how great a struggle I am going through for you, and for the people of Laodicaea, and for all those who have never seen me face to face. Here is a brief lifting of the curtain and a poignant glimpse into Paul's heart. He is going through a struggle for these Christians whom he had never seen but whom he loved. He associates the Laodicaeans with the Colossians, and speaks of all those who had never seen his face. He is thinking of the Christians in that group of... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Colossians 2:2-7

2:2-7 My struggle is that their hearts may be encouraged, that they may be united together in love, that they may come to all the wealth of the assured ability to take the right decision in any situation, to the knowledge of that truth which only God's own may know, I mean of Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and of knowledge. I say this so that no one may lead you into error by false reasoning with persuasive arguments. For, even if I am absent from you in the... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Colossians 2:2-7

(iv) The true Church must have the power to resist seductive teaching. It must be such that men cannot beguile it with enticing words. Enticing words translates the Greek word pithanologia ( Greek #4086 ). This was a word of the law-courts; it was the word used for the persuasive power of a lawyer's arguments, which could enable the criminal to escape his just punishment. The true Church should have such a grip of the truth that it is unmoved by seductive arguments. (v) The true Church... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 2:1

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you ,.... This is occasioned by what he had said in Colossians 1:29 , that he laboured and strove according to the energy of divine power in him, to present every man perfect in Christ; and lest these Colossians should think that these labours and strivings of his were only for all and every of those persons among whom he was, and to whom he personally preached, he would have them know, observe, and assure themselves, that the great... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 2:2

That their hearts might be comforted ,.... Here follow the reasons why the apostle had so great a conflict, on account of the above persons, and why he was so desirous they should know it; one is, the consolation of their hearts. The hearts of God's people often need comfort, by reason of indwelling sin, the temptations of Satan, the hidings of God's face, and afflictive providences; and by reason of false teachers, who greatly trouble them, unsettle their minds, weaken their faith, and fill... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 2:3

In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. This may be understood either of the mystery of the Gospel, which contains the rich mines and hidden treasures of all divine truths; so called, because of the richness and intrinsic value and excellency of them; and because of their variety and abundance, being the unsearchable riches of Christ: or of Christ himself; and not so much of his personal wisdom, either as God, being the all-wise God, the wisdom of God, an omniscient Being,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:1

What great conflict - The word αγων , which we here render conflict, is to be understood as implying earnest care and solicitude, accompanied, undoubtedly, with the most fervent application to the throne of grace in their behalf. The αγωνιζομενος of the preceding verse gave the apostle occasion to use the word αγων here. He agonized with God, and his agony was for them. Laodicea - A city of Asia Minor, on the borders of Caria, Phrygia, and Lydia. It was originally called Diospolis,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:2

That their hearts might be comforted - That they might have continual happiness in God, having constant affiance in him. Being knit together in love - The word συμβιβασθεντων , or συμβιβασθεντες , which is the true reading, but both of equal import here, signifies being united, as the beams or the timbers of a building, by mortices and pins. The visible Church of Christ cannot be in union with God unless it have unity in itself, and without love this unity is impossible. Unto all... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:3

In whom are hid - Or rather in which; referring to the mystery mentioned above. In this glorious scheme of Christianity all the treasures - the abundance and excellency, of wisdom and knowledge are contained. No scheme of salvation, or Divine knowledge, ever equalled in its depth and excellency the Gospel plan. A scheme which the wisdom of God alone could devise, and which his power and infinite mercy alone could accomplish. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Colossians 2:1-3

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Colossians 2:1

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Colossians 2:2-7

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Colossians 2:2-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 2:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 2:2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 2:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:3

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