Colossians 2:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 2:1-7

The apostle's concern for the Colossian Church. Already the apostle has breathed out his "heart's desire and prayer to God" for these Colossians ( Colossians 1:9-12 ), "unknown by face" to him (verses 1, 5), and yet so dear because of their faith and love ( Colossians 1:4 , Colossians 1:8 ; Colossians 2:6 , Colossians 2:11-13 ; Colossians 3:1-3 , Colossians 3:9 , Colossians 3:10 , Colossians 3:15 ), and the loyalty they have hitherto maintained (verse 5), and the objects... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 2:1-7

The Trinity as the source of Christian love and consolation. It would appear that Paul had not only the interests of the Colossians and Laodiceans at heart, but also as many as had not seen his face in the flesh. He did not act on the worldly principle, "Out of sight, out of mind;" but on the gospel principle, "Though out of sight, though never yet seen, yet kept in mind." We are thus brought at once to— I. PAUL 'S COSMOPOLITAN SPIRIT . (Verse 1.) The selfish soul leaves out of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 2:1-7

Introduction to the polemical part of the Epistle. I. PERSONAL CONCERN . 1 . Paul's striving. "For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you. and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh." There is an advantage in the Revised translation, in carrying forward the word "strive" from the preceding verse. Having declared his striving in general, the apostle now shows ("for") how his striving was specially directed. 2 . The end of his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 2:2

That their hearts may be encouraged ( Colossians 4:8 ; Ephesians 6:22 ; 1 Thessalonians 3:2 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:18 ; 2 Thessalonians 2:17 ; 2 Corinthians 13:11 ). For the mischief at work at Colossae was at once unsettling ( Colossians 2:6 , Colossians 2:7 ; Colossians 1:23 ) and discouraging ( Colossians 1:23 ; Colossians 2:18 ; Colossians 3:15 ) in its effects, παρακαλῶ , a favourite word of St. Paul's, means "to address," "exhort," then more specially "to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 2:2

That their hearts might be comforted - Like all other Christians in the times of the apostles, they were doubtless exposed to trials and persecutions.Being knit together in love - The same word which is used here (συμβιβάζω sumbibazō) occurs in Ephesians 4:16, and is rendered compacted; see the notes at that place. In Acts 9:22, it is rendered proving; Acts 16:10, assuredly gathering; 1 Corinthians 2:16, instruct; and here, and in Colossians 2:19, knit together. It means, properly, to make to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 2:1-3

Colossians 2:1-3. I would, &c. The apostle having declared, in the latter part of the preceding chapter, the commission which Christ had given to his apostles to preach salvation to the Gentiles through his death, and having described his own labours as an apostle in preaching that great blessing, and thereby having shown what great obligations mankind were under to him for communicating and perpetuating such interesting discoveries; he begins this second chapter with expressing an... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Colossians 2:1-5

Paul’s service for Christ (1:24-2:5)Some of the Colossians, confused by the clever arguments of the false teachers, might be tempted to accept their teaching. They might think that this teaching is more advanced, and therefore nearer the truth, than what they heard from Epaphras. Paul emphasizes that the gospel he and Epaphras preach is the only gospel. It has the authority of Christ, and its genuineness is proved in the experiences of those who preach it. Paul illustrates all this from his own... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 2:2

That. Greek. hina , in order that. comforted. App-134 . knit together. See Acts 9:22 . love. App-136 . unto. App-104 . riches. See Colossians 1:27 . full assurance. Greek. plerophoria. Here, 1 Thessalonians 1:8 . Hebrews 6:11 ; Hebrews 6:10 , Heb 6:22 . understanding. App-132 . to = unto, as above; or, with a view to. acknowledgement . App-132 . mystery. App-193 . God. App-98 . and, &c. The texts read "even Christ". Christ. App-98 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Colossians 2:2

That their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of under standing that they may know the mystery of God, even Christ, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden.An unusually incisive and penetrating analysis of the whole paragraph which began at Colossians 1:24 and ends with these verses was written by Morgan thus:We find reference to a threefold mystery: (1) the church which is the body of Christ; (2) the secret... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Colossians 2:2

Colossians 2:2. Might be comforted,— The original word παρακληθωσις signifies not only "to have consolation administered under affliction," but "to be exhorted and quickened, excited and animated; and so recovered from indolence and irresolution as well as dejection:" the expression rendered all riches of the full assurance of understanding, or the richest and most assured understanding, is extremely emphatical; more agreeable to the Hebrew than the Greek idiom; and it is one of the many... read more

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