colossians-2:2

Scofield's Reference Notes - Colossians 2:2

mystery of God The "mystery of God" is Christ, as incarnating the fulness of the Godhead, and all the divine wisdom and knowledge for the redemption and reconciliation of man. mystery (See Scofield " :-") . and of The best authorities omit "and of the Father, and of Christ." read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Colossians 2:1-23

Shall we turn now in our Bibles to Colossians, chapter two.Paul had never visited Colosse. He had heard of the church from Epaphras, who was the minister there, who had told Paul of the love that these people had for Jesus Christ and of the faith. But he also told him of certain heresies that were trying to infiltrate the church. And so, Paul is writing to warn them against these heresies. And so in verse one of chapter two, he said,For I would that you knew what great conflict I have for you,... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 2:1-23

Colossians 2:1-2 . I would that ye knew what great conflict I have, in the inward feelings of my heart and wrestlings of prayer, for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many, in the adjacent districts, as have not seen my face in the flesh. I want you to be comforted in the Lord by the strong bonds of unity, concord, and love. I want the gospel to be preached to you in all its excellence and extent, to the full assurance of understanding and prudence in the knowledge of the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Colossians 2:1-4

Colossians 2:1-4For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you.Ministerial anxietyThis anxiety was occasioned by the subtle errors prevalent in Colossae. Error cannot come into collision with truth without creating confusion of ideas, mental distraction, and moral restlessness. This anxiety was--I. Intense. The thought of the preceding verse is here expanded. The conflict refers not so much to outward trial, etc., as to his fervent and importunate wrestling with God. The error must... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Colossians 2:2

2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; Ver. 2. That their hearts may be comforted ] Ministers are "sons of consolation," while by them God maketh the heart to hear of joy and gladness, Psalms 51:8 , and createth the fruit of their lips peace, peace, &c., Isaiah 57:19 . Being knit together ] No such comfort upon the... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Colossians 2:2

their: Colossians 4:8, Isaiah 40:1, Romans 15:13, 2 Corinthians 1:4-Joshua :, 1 Thessalonians 3:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 2 Thessalonians 2:17 being: Colossians 3:14, Psalms 133:1, John 17:21, Acts 4:32, Galatians 3:28, Philippians 2:1, 1 John 4:12, 1 John 4:13 all: Colossians 1:27 of the full: Isaiah 32:17, 1 Thessalonians 1:5, Hebrews 6:11, Hebrews 10:22, 2 Peter 1:10, 1 John 3:19 understanding: John 6:69, John 17:3, Romans 16:25, 1 Corinthians 2:12, Ephesians... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Colossians 2:2

That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;Unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, unto the acknowledgment of the mystery of God — That is, unto the fullest and clearest understanding and knowledge of the gospel. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:2

2. Acknowledgment Rather, full knowledge. The apostle’s struggle was that, being closely united together in Christian love, which is a great safeguard against false doctrine, they might by intellectual conviction and the inward working of the Holy Spirit, have a clear and complete persuasion of the truth, or, in other words, a full knowledge of this great mystery of God, so that in their souls finding conscious rest therein, they would be strong against all attempts to shake their... read more