Colossians 1:1-23 ASV

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 1:9

9. we also—on our part. heard it— ( :-). pray—Here he states what in particular he prays for; as in :- he stated generally the fact of his praying for them. to desire—"to make request." might be filled—rather, "may be filled"; a verb, often found in this Epistle (Colossians 4:12; Colossians 4:17). knowledge—Greek, "full and accurate knowledge." Akin to the Greek for "knew" (see on Colossians 1:6). of his will—as to how ye ought to walk (Ephesians 5:17); as well as chiefly that "mystery of His... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 1:10

10. Greek, "So as to walk"; so that ye may walk. True knowledge of God's will is inseparable from walking conformably to it. worthy of the Lord— (Ephesians 4:1). unto—so as in every way to be well-pleasing to God. pleasing—literally, "desire of pleasing." being fruitful—Greek, "bearing fruit." This is the first manifestation of their "walking worthy of the Lord." The second is, "increasing (growing) in the knowledge of God (or as the oldest manuscripts read, 'growing BY the full knowledge of... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 1:11

11. Greek, "Being made mighty with (literally, 'in') all might." according to his glorious power—rather, "according to the power (the characteristic of 'His glory,' here appropriate to Paul's argument, Ephesians 1:19; Ephesians 6:10; as its exuberant 'riches,' in Ephesians 3:16) of His glory." His power is inseparable from His glory (Ephesians 3:16- :). unto all patience—so as to attain to all patient endurance; persevering, enduring continuance in the faith, in spite of trials of persecutors,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 1:12

12. You "giving thanks unto the Father." See on :-; this clause is connected with "that ye may be filled" (Colossians 1:9), and "that ye may walk" (Colossians 1:9- :). The connection is not, "We do not cease to pray for you (Colossians 1:9) giving thanks." unto the Father—of Jesus Christ, and so our Father by adoption (Galatians 3:26; Galatians 4:4-6). which hath made us meet—Greek, "who made us meet." Not "is making us meet" by progressive growth in holiness; but once for all made us meet. It... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 1:13

13. from—Greek, "out of the power," out of the sphere in which his power is exercised. darkness—blindness, hatred, misery [BENGEL]. translated—Those thus translated as to state, are also transformed as to character. Satan has an organized dominion with various orders of powers of evil (Ephesians 2:2; Ephesians 6:12). But the term "kingdom" is rarely applied to his usurped rule (Matthew 12:26); it is generally restricted to the kingdom of God. his dear Son—rather as Greek, "the Son of His love":... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 1:14

14. ( :-.) redemption—rather as Greek, "our redemption." through his blood—omitted in the oldest manuscripts; probably inserted from :-. sins—Translate as Greek, "our sins." The more general term: for which Ephesians 1:7, Greek, has, "our transgressions," the more special term. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 1:15

15. They who have experienced in themselves "redemption" ( :-), know Christ in the glorious character here described, as above the highest angels to whom the false teachers ( :-) taught worship was to be paid. Paul describes Him: (1) in relation to God and creation ( :-); (2) in relation to the Church ( :-). As the former regards Him as the Creator (Colossians 1:15; Colossians 1:16) and the Sustainer (Colossians 1:16- :) of the natural world; so the latter, as the source and stay of the new... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 1:16

16. For—Greek, "Because." This gives the proof that He is not included in the things created, but is the "first-begotten" before "every creature" ( :-), begotten as "the Son of God's love" ( :-), antecedently to all other emanations: "for" all these other emanations came from Him, and whatever was created, was created by Him. by him—rather as Greek, "in Him": as the conditional element, pre-existent and all-including: the creation of all things BY Him is expressed afterwards, and is a different... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 1:17

17. ( :-.) Translate as Greek, "And He Himself (the great HE) is (implying divine essential being) before all things," in time, as well as in dignity. Since He is before all things, He is before even time, that is, from eternity. Compare "the first-born of every creature" ( :-). by him—Greek, "IN Him" (as the conditional element of existence, :-) [ALFORD]. consist—"subsist." Not only are called into being from nothing, but are maintained in their present state. The Son of God is the Conserver,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 1:18

18. Revelation of Christ to the Church and the new creation, as the Originator of both. he—emphatical. Not angels in opposition to the false teachers' doctrine concerning angel-worship, and the power of Oeons or (imaginary) spirit emanations from God (Colossians 2:10; Colossians 2:18). head of the body, the church—The Church is His body by virtue of His entering into communion corporeally with human nature [NEANDER], (Ephesians 1:22). The same One who is the Head of all things and beings by... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 1:9

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 1:10

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 1:11

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 1:12

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 1:13

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 1:14

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 1:15

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 1:16

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 1:17

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 1:18

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