Colossians 3:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:14-15

A threefold cord of grace. We have here an attractive picture of a loving, peaceful, thankful Christian. I. LOVE . It is compared to the girdle, put on over the other articles of attire, and helping to bind all in their place. Christian love is no mere natural emotion or self interested affection. It is the fruit of the Spirit, whereby God is sincerely loved for his own sake, and one's neighbour for God's sake. To love even our fellow Christians because they are God's children is not... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:15

And let the peace of Christ be umpire in your hearts ( Colossians 1:14 , Colossians 1:20-22 ; Colossians 2:18 ; Ephesians 2:13-18 ; Romans 5:1 , Romans 5:10 ; 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 ; Acts 10:36 ; Hebrews 13:20 ; Philippians 3:14 ). "Of God," the reading of the Received Text, is borrowed from Philippians 4:7 , where, however, "in Christ Jesus" follows (comp. Philippians 4:13 b , and Ephesians 4:32 ). "The peace of Christ" is that which he effects in reconciling men... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:15

Peace and thanksgiving. "And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to the which also ye were called in one body; and be ye thankful." I. CHRISTIAN PEACE . 1 . Its Author. 2 . The sphere or element of its exercise. "To the which also ye were called in one body." As "God hath called us in peace" ( 1 Corinthians 7:15 ), we are to realize our unity by it as members of the body. Unity is out of the question without peace. Let us show the fruit of our calling by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:15

Peace the umpire. St. Paul is not exactly desiring that the peace of Christ may have a large place in the hearts of his readers, that it may be unfettered and dominant, that it may govern all the affections and passions of the soul, as the translation in our Authorized Version would lead us to read his words, and as they are commonly quoted. Instead of the word "rule" we should read "arbitrate." The apostle would have this peace arbitrating among the conflicting claims of various interests... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 3:15

And let the peace of God - The peace which God gives; Notes, Philippians 4:7.Rule in your hearts - Preside in your hearts; sit as umpire there (Doddridge); govern and control you. The word rendered here “rule” - βραβεύετω brabeuetō - is commonly used in reference to the Olympic and other games. It means, to be a director, or arbiter of the public games; to preside over them and preserve order, and to distribute the prizes to the victors. The meaning here is, that the peace which God gives to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 3:14-17

Colossians 3:14-17. And above all these things As including them all, and indeed being the source from whence they flow; put on charity Την αγαπην , love, namely, to God, his people, and all mankind; which is the bond of perfectness Which both contains the whole of Christian perfection, and connects all the parts of it together. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts Influence and govern all your intentions, affections, and dispositions, nay, and even your thoughts. Or, it... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:5-17

3:5-4:6 THE CHRISTIAN’S NEW LIFEOld and new habits (3:5-17)Not only do Christians believe that through Christ’s death they have died to sin, but they must also show it to be true in their daily lives. They must make every effort to put away the old selfish habits that God hates, from obvious sins such as sexual immorality to hidden sins such as greed and other uncontrolled desires (5-7). They must control the tongue and discipline personal behaviour. This renewing of their lives is not... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 3:15

God. The texts read "Christ". rule. Literally be umpire. Greek. brabeuo. Only here. Compare Colossians 2:18 . also , &c. = ye were called also. thankful . Greek. eucharistos . Only here. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Colossians 3:15

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to the which also ye were called in one body; and be ye thankful.The peace of Christ ... according to Peake means the subjective peace within the Christian which has been bestowed upon him through his relationship with Christ. "It is the peace which Christ gives."[38] Ashby noted that it is "peace" in this passage that has the function of the "girdle," a function regarded as belonging to "love" in the parallel place in Ephesians. Paul's mind was... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Colossians 3:15

Colossians 3:15. And let the peace of God rule, &c.— See Philippians 4:7. The word Βραβευετω, rendered rule, is a term borrowed from the Grecian games, and alludes to the office of the master, who presided at those games, deciding all the controversies between the competitors, and determining who should have the preference; in which view the Apostle's meaning is, "Let the peace of God always preside, as the great umpire in your hearts." read more

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