Colossians 1:1-23 ASV

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 1:3-8

B. Thanksgiving 1:3-8Paul gave thanks to God for his readers frequently. He told them so to enable them to appreciate the fact that he knew of their situation and rejoiced in their good testimony. read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 1:5-6

Third, Paul gave thanks for the hope of blessings ahead that his readers possessed but had not yet experienced. They demonstrated their hope in their living by presently manifesting faith (Colossians 1:4) and love (Colossians 1:8). The Colossians had heard of this hope when they had heard the gospel preached to them. Paul reminded his readers that the gospel had not come to them exclusively but was spreading through the whole world. Reference to "the whole world" is probably hyperbole, though... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 1:7-8

Epaphras had evangelized the Colossians. It is unlikely that this Epaphras is the same man that Paul referred to as Epaphroditus in Philippians 2:25; Philippians 4:18; Philippians 4:23 since this Epaphras appears to have been from Asia Minor and that Epaphroditus was evidently from Macedonia. Since evangelizing Colossae Epaphras had come to Rome and was now ministering to the apostle during his first Roman imprisonment (Colossians 1:7; cf. Colossians 4:12). It appears that Epaphras’ bondage was... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 1:9

In view of the Colossians’ trust in Christ, Paul and his companions had been praying consistently for them. They had prayed both thanksgivings and petitions since they had heard of the Colossians’ reception of the Word and their consequent love, which the Holy Spirit produced in them. Specifically they asked that God would give them full and exact knowledge of all His desires for them. The Greek word translated "knowledge" is epignosis. This word can mean either full knowledge or more precise... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 1:9-14

C. Prayer 1:9-14Paul told his readers that he prayed for their full perception and deepest understanding of God’s will for them and for all believers. He did this so they would be able to glorify God in their conduct. He told them this to remind them that their understanding must come through the working of God’s Spirit in them and that correct understanding is foundational to correct behavior."It so often happens that in prayer we are really saying, ’Thy will be changed,’ when we ought to be... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 1:10-12

The goal of understanding God’s will fully was that the Colossians would be able to live one day at a time in a manner that would glorify and please their Lord. The metaphor "walk," signifying conduct in the progress of life, has its origin in Jewish rather than Greek culture. The Hebrew verb halak, translated "walk," gave rise to the technical term "halakhah," which denotes the rabbinic rulings on how the Jews were to interpret the law in their daily lives. [Note: See Dunn, p. 71.] "Please"... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 1:12-13

God qualifies the believer by His grace. He makes us heirs of an inheritance (cf. 1 Peter 1:4). [Note: See John A. Witmer, "The Man with Two Countries," Bibliotheca Sacra 113:532 (October-December 1976):338-49.] The qualification to receive an inheritance took place at conversion, though actual possession of most of it is future. Second, He delivers us from Satan’s domain (Colossians 1:13 a). This, too, took place at conversion but will become more evident in the future. Third, He transferred... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 1:14

Perhaps Paul explained redemption because the false teachers were redefining that term too. Redemption is a benefit of union with Christ (Colossians 1:13 b). "Emancipation" expresses this aspect of Christ’s work for us."The real redemption [apolutrosis, lit. ransoming away] needed by men is not a redemption from fate by gnostic aeons [intermediate deities]; it is a redemption from sin by a Divine-human Mediator." [Note: Johnson, 472:345.] "Redemption and forgiveness are not exactly parallel or... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 1:15

"First-born" (Gr. prototokos) may denote either priority in time or supremacy in rank (cf. Colossians 1:18; Exodus 4:22; Psalms 89:27; Romans 8:29; Hebrews 1:6; Revelation 1:15). It may also denote both of these qualities. Both seem to be in view here. Christ was before all creation in time, and He is over all creation in authority. In view of the context (Colossians 1:16-20), the major emphasis seems to be on His sovereignty, however. [Note: O’Brien, Colossians . . ., p. 44.] What "first-born"... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 1:15-17

2. In relation to all creation 1:15b-17 read more

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 1:3-8

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 1:5-6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 1:7-8

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 1:9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 1:9-14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 1:10-12

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 1:12-13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 1:14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 1:15

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 1:15-17

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