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
word . App-121 . dwell. See Romans 8:11 . richly . Greek. plousios. Only here, 1 Timothy 6:17 . Titus 3:6 . 2 Peter 1:11 . admonishing . See Colossians 1:28 , and Acts 20:31 . hymns . See Ephesians 5:19 . spiritual . See 1 Corinthians 12:1 . songs . See Ephesians 5:19 . singing . See Ephesians 5:19 . with . App-104 . grace. See Colossians 1:2 . App-184 . the Lord. The texts real "God". read more
deed = in (Greek. en) work. name. See Acts 2:21 . Lord. App-98 . Jesus . App-98 . giving thanks . See Acts 27:35 . and . Omit. Father . App-98 . by . App-104 .Colossians 3:1 . read more
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
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God.Let the word of Christ dwell in you ... The significance of this has already been noted under Colossians 1:27, above and under Galatians 5:23. Briefly, the word of Christ dwelling in a person is equivalent in every way to the Spirit of God dwelling in him. If it be objected that the Spirit is a living Person, then... read more
And whatsoever ye do, in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord, giving thanks to God the Father through him.Do all in the name of the Lord ... This means to respect the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ in everything. The sectors in which this applies are: (1) that of personal morality and conduct; (2) the province of things done in public assemblies of Christians; (3) in the whole area of thought and action (word or deed); and (4) even in the secret purposes of the soul. In short, "do... read more
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
Colossians 3:16. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, &c.— That is, "The gospel which you have received;" which the Apostle exhorts them to lay up in their hearts, to meditate upon continually, and to endeavour to improve wisely to the best purpose. But Peirce and others give a different interpretation, as follows: "It would be of good service to prevent the sins from which I have dissuaded you, and to promote the love that I have recommended, if, in your conversing together, you... read more
15. peace of God—The oldest manuscripts and versions read, "The peace of CHRIST" (compare Philippians 4:7). "The peace of GOD." Therefore Christ is God. Peace was His legacy to His disciples before He left them (John 14:27), "MY peace I give unto you." Peace is peculiarly His to give. Peace follows love (Colossians 3:14; Ephesians 4:2; Ephesians 4:3). rule—literally, "sit as umpire"; the same Greek verb simple, as appears compounded (Colossians 2:18). The false teacher, as a self-constituted... read more
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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