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John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Colossians 2:12

12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. Ver. 12. Buried with him in baptism ] Which succeedeth in the place of circumcision, and is also to us a seal of the righteousness of faith, Romans 4:11 . There were (saith one) many ceremonies in baptism used in the primitive Church, viz. putting off old clothes, drenching in water, so as to seem to be buried in it, putting on new clothes at their... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Colossians 2:12

Buried: Romans 6:4, Romans 6:5 baptism: Romans 6:3, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Galatians 3:27, Ephesians 4:5, Titus 3:5, Titus 3:6, Hebrews 6:2, 1 Peter 3:21 wherein: Colossians 3:1, Colossians 3:2, Romans 6:8-1 Kings :, Romans 7:4, 1 Corinthians 15:20, Ephesians 1:20, Ephesians 2:4-Joshua :, Ephesians 5:14, 1 Peter 4:1-Leviticus : the faith: Luke 17:5,*Gr: John 1:12, John 1:13, John 3:3-Judges :, Acts 14:27, Ephesians 1:19, Ephesians 2:8, Ephesians 3:7, Ephesians 3:17, Philippians 1:29, Hebrews... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Colossians 2:12

Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.Which he wrought in you, when ye were as it were buried with him in baptism - The ancient manner of baptizing by immersion is as manifestly alluded to here, as the other manner of baptizing by sprinkling or pouring of water is, Hebrews 10:22. But no stress is laid on the age of the baptized, or the manner of performing it, in one or the other; but only on... 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

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