Colossians 3:15

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Colossians 3:15

And let the peace of God; he doth not say the peace of the world, but the peace of God, or, as some copies, the peace of Christ; be sure, without the mediation of Christ we can have no peace with God; he alone hath made peace, Colossians 1:20, with Colossians 2:14; he is our peace, making it with God and amongst ourselves, to whom he hath preached it, Acts 10:36; Ephesians 2:14-17, and whom he hath brought into the bond of it, Ephesians 4:3; the Lord of peace himself, who always gives it where... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Colossians 3:15

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTESColossians 3:15. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts.—R.V. margin, “arbitrate.” We met the verb for “rule” in Colossians 2:18, but with a prefix “against.” “Let the peace of God be umpire,” says the apostle, in every case of uncertainty and hesitation. He who slept on Galilee’s stormy waters had but to say, “Peace! Be still!” and there was a great calm. He said, “My peace I leave with you”; and reckless of consequences the men who received it amazed the... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:15

Colossians 3:15 The Peace of God and the Peace of the Devil. The word "peace" is that which is most frequently employed in the Scriptures to set forth the blessedness of the righteous. Peace suggests the idea of what is calm, deep, tranquil, unruffled, something that may be in its nature divine and in its character permanent. I. Religious peace may be denominated the peace of God, because, in one sense, or in some of its higher elements, it is that for which God made and constituted man at... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - Colossians 3:15

God God Christ. rule See John 14:27; Romans 14:17; Philippians 4:7. read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:1-25

Chapter 3So then,If then you are risen with Christ [If you are risen with Christ... going back to buried with Christ in baptism, now risen with Him], seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God ( Colossians 3:1 ).You're not really bound to these things of the world, the rudiments of the world. You're not under the laws: touch not, handle not, taste not. You've risen with Christ. You're living in a new dimension of life, the spiritual dimension of life. And... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 3:1-25

Colossians 3:1 . If ye then be risen with Christ, above the darkness and torpor of the present world, as in Colossians 2:20, live in conformity to your hope, by seeking those things that are above. This idea often occurs, and is the more worthy of notice here, because it connects together a grand chain of argument. Christ by his resurrection was liberated from the darkness of the tomb, so believers are made light in the Lord. He was liberated from the power of death, so are the regenerate... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Colossians 3:12-15

Colossians 3:12-15Put on, therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved.The essentials of a Christian characterThe Christian character is distinguished by--I. A special designation, signifying--1. Divine choice--“Elect.”2. Personal purity--“Holy.” The evidence and practical result of election (Ephesians 1:4),3. Divine affection--“Beloved.” Each of these epithets has the force of a motive.II. A. Heartfelt sympathy. Arising from--1. A spirit of tender mercy--“Bowels of mercy”--a phrase... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Colossians 3:15

Colossians 3:15And let the peace of God rule in your hearts.The peace of ChristThe various reading “peace of Christ” is not only recommended by MS. authority, but has the advantage of bringing the expression into connection with the great words of our Lord, “Peace I leave you,” etc. A strange legacy left at a strange moment. It was but an hour or so since He had been “troubled in spirit” as He thought of the betrayer--and in an hour more He would be beneath the olives of Gethsemane; and yet... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Colossians 3:15

15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Ver. 15. And let the peace of God rule ] βραβευετω , it certaminis moderator: let it rule after the manner of a moderator or an umpire. Let it oversee and overrule in all your personal discords. Or (as others sense it) let it carry away the prize, or distribute the garlands. And be ye thankful ] sc. To those that are courteous and beneficial to you. 2 Ingratum dixeris, omnia... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Colossians 3:15

the peace: Psalms 29:11, Isaiah 26:3, Isaiah 27:5, Isaiah 57:15, Isaiah 57:19, John 14:27, John 16:33, Romans 5:1, Romans 14:17, Romans 15:13, 2 Corinthians 5:19-Ecclesiastes :, Ephesians 2:12-Job :, Ephesians 5:1, Philippians 4:7 to the: 1 Corinthians 7:15, Ephesians 2:16, Ephesians 2:17, Ephesians 4:4, Ephesians 4:16 and be: Colossians 3:17, Colossians 1:12, Colossians 2:7, Psalms 100:4, Psalms 107:22, Psalms 116:17, Jonah 2:9, Luke 17:16-Job :, Romans 1:21, 2 Corinthians 4:15, 2... read more

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