Colossenses 2:11-23 NVIPT

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Colossians 2:23

Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.Not sparing the body — Denying it many gratifications, and putting it to many inconveniences. Yet they are not of any real value before God, nor do they, upon the whole, mortify, but satisfy, the flesh. They indulge our corrupt nature, our self-will, pride, and desire of being distinguished from others. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:11

3. The advantage offered already obtained in Christ, Colossians 2:11-13. 11. Ye are circumcised The aorist were. The “philosophy” enjoined certain Jewish legal observances, of which circumcision is taken as the representative. But in their union with Christ, they had, at their conversion and baptism, already received the real, spiritual circumcision in their regeneration, of which the outward rite was only a symbol. The former was without hands, and divine; the latter with hands, and... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:12

12. Buried Rather, having been buried, coincident in time with the above, were circumcised and the were raised (as are risen should read) below. This death to sin as a controlling power, the burial which consummated it, and the resurrection which followed, were ideally in connexion with their baptism, when they openly professed a renunciation of sin, and promised to lead a new life. Really, the mighty transformation had its efficiency in their union with Christ, their baptism... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:13

13. And you This is an appeal again to their experience, as in Colossians 1:20. It is the argumentum ad hominem, showing that what has been said generally in Colossians 2:11-12, is true in them specially. Their old state was one of spiritual death: they were wicked and heathen uncircumcised Gentiles. God quickened them, made them alive through the life of the risen Christ. To complete and point the argument, it is further added that with this new life was given them the free, gracious... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:14

4. The legalism sought to be imposed is abolished, Colossians 2:14. 14. Blotting out Rather, having blotted out. The interpretations of this verse are very various, and many of their difficulties arise, as we think, from a failure to observe its logical connexion. We conceive it to be a simple statement that God had wiped out the whole ritual system. Circumcision could not, therefore, be required as a condition of spiritual life, and they themselves had found that life without it. ... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:15

5. The angels themselves subjected to Christ, Colossians 2:15. 15. Having spoiled The verse relates to that feature in “the philosophy” which pertains to the worship of the holy angels. It is wholly irrelevant to say, with most commentators, that Christ in his death conquered and triumphed over the infernal powers: it proves nothing on the point in hand. The principalities and the powers refers us back to Colossians 2:10, where Christ is said to be their Head. We, therefore, hold... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:16

6. Deductions from the foregoing, Colossians 2:16-23. a. Caution against legal observances, Colossians 2:16 , Colossians 2:17 . 16. No man… judge you As to the right or wrong of your conduct, in eating, or in drinking, or in the observance of the annual, monthly, or weekly festivals. In these matters there is no obligation. A divine authority was claimed for them; but Paul insists that they were but a shadow whose substance is Christ. The Jewish seventh-day Sabbath is here meant,... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:17

17. Things to come Not future when Paul wrote, but when the law was given. They all pointed to Christ; all their virtue was derived from him, and they who are united to him realize all the good which they foreshadowed. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:18

b. Caution against angel-worship, Colossians 2:18-19 . 18. Beguile The marginal judge against you, is more accurate. The allusion is to the judge who, presiding at the games, fraudulently deprives him of the prize to whom it should be awarded. The false teacher would deprive them of their rightful reward of the incorruptible crown by misleading them in the way of attaining it. His character is described in four particulars. 1. He wills, or delights in, a pretended humility which... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:19

19. Not holding A fourth particular is, he does not hold fast the Head, who is Christ, and so not only derives no life from him, but exalts his creatures to a level with him, thus denying him his rightful eminence. Increaseth As the human body strengthens and grows by its joints and sinews being properly nourished and knit together, so the body of Christ, from him as the source, and holding him fast as the means, grows with the increase which God works. read more

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Colossians 2:23

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:11

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:12

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:13

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:14

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:15

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:16

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:17

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:18

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:19

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