John Trapp Complete Commentary - Colossians 3:15
15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Ver. 15. And let the peace of God rule ] βραβευετω , it certaminis moderator: let it rule after the manner of a moderator or an umpire. Let it oversee and overrule in all your personal discords. Or (as others sense it) let it carry away the prize, or distribute the garlands. And be ye thankful ] sc. To those that are courteous and beneficial to you. 2 Ingratum dixeris, omnia... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Colossians 3:14
14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. Ver. 14. Above all these ] "Put on love," as the upper garment, the "parti-coloured coat," whereby all God’s children are known (as Joseph, and Tamar, David’s daughter, were), the cognizance of every true Christian, John 13:35 . See Trapp on " Joh 13:35 " The bond of perfectness ] Or the couple, the juncture, the tie, συνδεσμος . As the curtains of the tabernacle were joined by loops, so are all true... read more