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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Colossians 2:4-12

The apostle cautions the Colossians against deceivers (Col. 2:4): And this I say lest any man beguile you with enticing words; and Col. 2:8; Lest any man spoil you. He insists so much upon the perfection of Christ and the gospel revelation, to preserve them from the ensnaring insinuations of those who would corrupt their principles. Note, 1. The way in which Satan spoils souls is by beguiling them. He deceives them, and by this means slays them. He is the old serpent who beguiled Eve through... 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 2:5

For though I be absent in the flesh ,.... Or body, as the Ethiopic version reads it, and as it is expressed in 1 Corinthians 5:3 ; here the apostle anticipates an objection which might be made, how he could have such a conflict and concern for them, and express so much affection for them, and know so much of their affairs, in what condition and situation they were, and how liable to be deceived by false teachers, when he was absent from them, and had never been among them. That he had... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:5

For though I be absent in the flesh - It is hardly possible that such words as these in this verse could have been used to perfect strangers; they argue a considerable knowledge of the people, and a knowledge founded on personal acquaintance. The original is exceedingly soft and musical: - Ει γαρ και τη σαρκι απειμι,<-144 Αλλα τῳ πνευματι συν ὑμιν ειμι,<-144 Χαιρων και βλεπων ὑμων την ταξιν, κ.τ.λ. The whole verse shows that this Church was sound in doctrine, and strict... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:5

Verse 5 5.For though I am absent in body. Lest any one should object that the admonition was unseasonable, as coming from a place so remote, he says, that his affection towards them made him be present with them in spirit, and judge of what is expedient for them, as though he were present. By praising, also, their present condition, he admonishes them not to fall back from it, or turn aside. Rejoicing, says he, And seeing, that is — “Because I see. ” For and means for, as is customary among... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 2:1-7

SECTION IV . THE APOSTLE 'S CONCERN FOR THE COLOSSI . AN CHURCH . So far the contents of the letter have been of a general and preparatory character. New the writer begins to indicate the special purpose he has in view by declaring, in connection with his concern for the welfare of the Gentile Churches at large ( Colossians 1:24-29 ), the deep anxiety which he at present feels respecting the Colossian and neighbouring Churches. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 2:1-7

The apostle's concern for the Colossian Church. Already the apostle has breathed out his "heart's desire and prayer to God" for these Colossians ( Colossians 1:9-12 ), "unknown by face" to him (verses 1, 5), and yet so dear because of their faith and love ( Colossians 1:4 , Colossians 1:8 ; Colossians 2:6 , Colossians 2:11-13 ; Colossians 3:1-3 , Colossians 3:9 , Colossians 3:10 , Colossians 3:15 ), and the loyalty they have hitherto maintained (verse 5), and the objects... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 2:1-7

The Trinity as the source of Christian love and consolation. It would appear that Paul had not only the interests of the Colossians and Laodiceans at heart, but also as many as had not seen his face in the flesh. He did not act on the worldly principle, "Out of sight, out of mind;" but on the gospel principle, "Though out of sight, though never yet seen, yet kept in mind." We are thus brought at once to— I. PAUL 'S COSMOPOLITAN SPIRIT . (Verse 1.) The selfish soul leaves out of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 2:1-7

Introduction to the polemical part of the Epistle. I. PERSONAL CONCERN . 1 . Paul's striving. "For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you. and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh." There is an advantage in the Revised translation, in carrying forward the word "strive" from the preceding verse. Having declared his striving in general, the apostle now shows ("for") how his striving was specially directed. 2 . The end of his... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Colossians 2:4-12

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 2:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 2:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 2:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 2:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 2:1-7

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