Colossians 3:22-24 KJV,ASV

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 3:24

Knowing. App-132 . of. App-104 . reward = recompense. Greek. anta podosia, Only here. inheritance. See Ephesians 1:14 . serve , App-190 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Colossians 3:22

Servants, obey in all things them that are your masters according to the flesh; not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing the Lord.Some commentators have supposed that, as Onesimus, a runaway slave, was bearer of this letter, Paul made the slavemaster relationship the more elaborate part of these reciprocal institutions in this epistle.There are a number of exceedingly important deductions to be made from Paul's handling of the slave problem in the New... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Colossians 3:23

Whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men.God has his own way of rewarding honorable and faithful work, regardless of the failure of human authorities to do so; and the difference is brought out in the very next verse. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Colossians 3:24

Knowing that from the Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the inheritance: ye serve the Lord Christ.As Barry pointed out, "The only peculiarity in this passage (as compared with the parallel in Ephesians) regards the strong emphasis on 'the reward of the inheritance'."[46] The inheritance is exactly the thing which no slave could receive; only a son could be an heir of God (Galatians 4:7). Thus the slave on earth is recognized as a son in heaven. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Colossians 3:23

Colossians 3:23. Do it heartily,— 'Εκ ψυχης, from the spirit, or "from a spiritual principle, and not from worldly motives." Heylin. Inferences. How much the metaphorical language of scripture has been mistaken, and what errors and absurdities men have fallen into, under pretence of adhering to the literal sense, is well known. The words of the first verse of this chapter are, however, hardly capable of being so abused, being a plain inference from what had before been advanced, as is evident... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 3:22

22. (Ephesians 6:5; Ephesians 6:6.) This is to fear God, when, though none sees us, we do no evil: but if we do evil, it is not God, but men, whom we fear. singleness—"simplicity of heart." fearing God—The oldest manuscripts read, "the Lord." read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 3:23

23. And—omitted in the oldest manuscripts (compare Ephesians 6:7; Ephesians 6:8). Compare the same principle in the case of all men, Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 31:21; Romans 12:11). do, do it—two distinct Greek verbs, "Whatsoever ye do, work at it" (or "labor at" it). heartily—not from servile constraint, but with hearty good will. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 3:24

24. the reward of the inheritance—"Knowing that it is from the Lord (the ultimate source of reward), ye shall receive the compensation (or recompense, which will make ample amends for your having no earthly possession as slaves now) consisting of the inheritance" (a term excluding the notion of meriting it by works: it is all of grace, Romans 4:14; Galatians 3:18). for ye serve—The oldest manuscripts omit "for," then translate as Vulgate, "Serve ye the Lord Christ;" compare Galatians 3:18- :,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 3:22

Paul probably made this section longer than the preceding two because he sent this epistle to Colosse with the Epistle to Philemon. Onesimus, Philemon’s run-away slave, carried them. [Note: Johnson, 482:109, 113; Lightfoot, p. 226.] Moreover there may well have been more slaves in the Colossian church than masters (cf. 1 Corinthians 1:26). The friction inherent in this situation probably called for extended comments on master-slave relationships in the body of Christ and in this church... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 3:23-25

Slaves should do their work primarily for the Lord. This view of work transforms a worker’s attitudes and performance. Even the most servile work thereby becomes a ministry and an act of worship."He means, ’Don’t keep your eye on the clock. Keep your eye on Christ. He is the One whom you are serving.’ This is the way you ought to do your job. "If you are lazy on the job, you are not dedicated to Jesus Christ." [Note: McGee, 5:361.] The Lord will reward such service with an inheritance (1... read more

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 3:24

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Colossians 3:22

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Colossians 3:23

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Colossians 3:24

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Colossians 3:23

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 3:22

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 3:23

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 3:24

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 3:22

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 3:23-25

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