Colossians 3:22-24 KJV,ASV

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:22

Ye servants (literally, bondmen ) , be obedient in all things to your lords according to the flesh ( Ephesians 6:5-9 ; 1 Timothy 6:1 , 1 Timothy 6:2 ; Titus 2:9 , Titus 2:10 ; 1 Corinthians 7:21-24 ; Romans 13:1 , Romans 13:5 ; 1 Peter 2:18-25 ). The duties of servants and masters are prominent here ( Colossians 3:22 - Colossians 4:1 ), in view of the emphasis thrown upon the lordship of Christ; and partly, no doubt, with reference to the case of the runaway... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:22-25

The duties of servants. The apostle enters into fuller detail in his injunctions to servants, because his intercourse with Onesimus, a Colossian slave now returning to his master Philemon in a new character, had turned his thoughts to the condition and difficulties of the whole class of dependants. His injunctions to them imply that they had a right to be instructed out of the Word, and that if men have less consideration for their interests, the Lord redoubles his concern for them. There... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:22-25

Religious regulations for master and servant. The length of the paragraph on this topic is probably partly the result of Paul's having then and there so much to do with Onesimus, the runaway slave whom he was sending back to his master. "Bought and adopted and in Christ a brother; claimed and completed, and in Christ a man." But besides this personal reason, Paul must have felt that there was, in the state of the Colossian society of the time, an urgent need for this lengthy and detailed... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:23

Whatever ye be doing, work (therein) from (the) soul, as to the Lord, and not to men ( Colossians 3:17 ; Ephesians 6:6 , Ephesians 6:7 ; 1 Corinthians 7:21-23 ). (On the first clause, see Colossians 3:17 .) In the Revised Text, however, the turn of expression differs from that of Colossians 3:17 , πᾶν being cancelled. The writer is thinking, not so much of the variety of service possible, as of the spirit which should pervade it. "Do" is replaced in the second clause by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:24

Knowing that from (the) Lord you will receive the just recompense of the inheritance ( Ephesians 6:8 ; Romans 2:6-11 ; 2 Corinthians 5:10 ; Revelation 22:12 ; Psalms 62:12 ). "Knowing" ( εἰδότες )—that of which one is aware, not merely learning or "getting to know" ( γινώσκω ): see both words in Ephesians 5:5 and John 14:7 , Revised Text; also Romans 6:6 and Romans 6:9 ; 1 John 5:20 . "The absence of the definite article" before κυρίου "is the more... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 3:22-25

Servants, obey in all things ... - ; see the notes at Ephesians 6:5-8. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 3:18-25

Colossians 3:18-25. Wives, submit yourselves Or be subject; to your own husbands Whether they be Christians or heathen. See on Ephesians 5:22. As it is fit Both in regard of God’s command, and the evil that would arise from the neglect of this duty; in the Lord In obedience to the Lord, and in all lawful things. Husbands, love your wives As yourselves, and as Christ loved the church: see Ephesians 5:25; Ephesians 5:28. And be not bitter Harsh and rigorous, either in spirit, word,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:18-25

Life in the home and in society (3:18-4:6)Harmony in the home depends on the husband’s showing understanding love to his wife, and the wife’s showing loyal submission to her husband (18-19). Children are to be obedient to their parents, but parents must treat their children with understanding and not be harsh or unreasonable (20-21). When slaves work for their masters as if they were working for the Lord Christ, they will produce work of good quality. Masters, on their part, must reward their... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 3:22

Servants. App-190 . masters . App-98 . according to . App-104 . eyeservice . . . menpleasers . See Ephesians 6:6 , singleness . See Ephesians 6:5 . God . The texts read "the Lord", read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 3:23

heartily . Greek. ek psuches. See App-110 . Colossians 3:4 . Lord. App-98 . not App-105 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:22-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:22-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 3:22-25

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 3:18-25

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:18-25

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 3:22

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 3:23

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