c. Unity and mutual helpfulness, Colossians 3:15-17 . 15. The peace of God Rather, of Christ. The peace which he breathes into the soul, reigning in and governing their affections toward one another, becomes the blessed bond of their Church unity. Be ye thankful Grateful to God for the calling into his Church. read more
16. The word… dwell So that the individual members of the Church shall have a perfect familiarity with the teaching of Christ as given by the evangelists and apostles. Ellicott and Alford, following Bengel and others, agree that this clause properly ends with the word richly. The remaining clauses will then correspond: in all wisdom teaching, etc., almost identical with Colossians 1:28, and in grace… singing, etc. The former refers to their singing to each other in public and social... read more
17. Whatsoever In the relations mentioned, though the rule may properly enough cover our entire conduct. In the name As Christians, bearing his name, having his Spirit, moving in his presence. Giving thanks Making the whole life abound in thanksgiving. To God… the Father Omitting and with the oldest MSS.; and always through Christ, as our only way of approach to him. read more
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Colossians 3:17
And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.In the name — In the power and Spirit of the Lord Jesus. Giving thanks unto God - The Holy Ghost.And the Father through him — Christ. read more