Colossians 1:1-23 ASV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 1:1

Paul, an apostle - by the will of God - As the word αποστολος , apostle, signifies one sent, an envoy or messenger, any person or persons may be the senders: but the word is particularly restrained to the messengers of the everlasting Gospel, sent immediately from God himself; and this is what St. Paul particularly remarks here when he calls himself an apostle by the will of God; signifying that he had derived his commission from an express volition or purpose of the Almighty. And... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 1:2

To the saints - Those who professed Christianity. See the note on Ephesians 1:1 . Which are at Colosse - Instead of εν Κολοσσαις , at Colosse, or among the Colossians, ABC, and many other excellent MSS., with both the Syriac, Coptic, Slavonic, Origen, Gregory Nyssen, Amphilochus, Theodoret, Damascenus, Theophylact, and others, read εν Κολασσαις in Colassa, or among the Colassians; and this is most probably the true reading. That this city perished by an earthquake, a short time... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 1:3

We give thanks to God - Who is the author of all good; and from whom the grace, which has produced your conversion, has sprung by his mission of Christ Jesus. See the note on Ephesians 1:15 , Ephesians 1:16 ; (note). read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 1:4

Since we heard of your faith - This is very similar to Ephesians 1:15 . And it is certain that the apostle seems to have considered the Church at Ephesus, and that at Colassa to have been nearly in the same state, as the two epistles are very similar in their doctrine and phraseology. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 1:6

Which is come unto you - The doctrine of the Gospel is represented as a traveler, whose object it is to visit the whole habitable earth; and, having commenced his journey in Judea, had proceeded through Syria and through different parts of Asia Minor, and had lately arrived at their city, every where proclaiming glad tidings of great joy to all people. As it is in all the world - So rapid is this traveler in his course, that he had already gone nearly through the whole of the countries... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 1:7

As ye also learned of Epaphras - who is for you - Who this Epaphras was we cannot tell; only it is likely that he was a Colossian, and became, by the call and grace of Christ, a deacon of this Church, faithfully labouring with the apostle, to promote its best interests. Some think that he is the same with Epaphroditus, Epaphras being a contraction of that name, as Demas is of Demetrius; and it is remarkable that one of the Slavonic versions has Epaphroditus in this place. That he was a... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 1:8

Your love in the Spirit - So we preached, and so ye believed. The heavenly flame in the heart of this minister communicated itself to those who heard him; it was like priest like people. They enjoyed a spiritual, energetic ministry, and they were a spiritual people; they had a loving spirit, and love through the Spirit of God which dwelt in them. And of this love of theirs in the Spirit, and particularly towards the apostle, Epaphras gave full proof, not only by describing to the apostle the... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 1:9

For this cause - See on Ephesians 1:15-16 ; (note), where the same sentiment occurs. That ye might be filled - Nothing could satisfy the apostle, either for himself or his hearers, but the fullness of the blessing of the Gospel of peace. The Colossians had knowledge, but they must have more; it is their privilege to be filled with it. As the bright shining of the sun in the firmament of heaven fills the whole world with light and heat, so the light of the Sun of righteousness is to... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 1:10

That ye might walk worthy of the Lord - Suitably to your Christian profession, exemplifying its holy doctrines by a holy and useful life. See the notes on Ephesians 4:1 ; and on Philemon 1:27 ; (note). Unto all pleasing - Doing every thing in the best manner, in the most proper time, and in a becoming spirit. Even a good work may be marred and rendered fruitless by being done improperly, out of season, or in a temper of mind that grieves the Holy Spirit. Being fruitful in every... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 1:11

Strengthened with all might - That they might be able to walk worthy of the Lord, bring forth fruit, etc. See the notes on Ephesians 3:13 , etc. According to his glorious power - According to that sufficiency of strength which may be expected from him who has all power both in the heavens and in the earth. Unto all patience - Relieving, hoping, and enduring all things. With joyfulness - Feeling the continual testimony that ye please God, which will be a spring of perpetual... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 1:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 1:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 1:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 1:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 1:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 1:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 1:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 1:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 1:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 1:11

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