Colossians 2:6-7

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Colossians 2:7

Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.Rooted in him — As the vine.Built — On the sure foundation. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:6

a. Conclusion based upon their experience of salvation. 6. Ye… received Christ Jesus the Lord In this statement of fact the argument culminates. It appeals to their experience. They received the doctrine of Christ from Epaphras, they received Christ himself into their hearts by faith, and it was that Christ the Lord, Creator, and Saviour, who is so fully described in the preceding chapter. They had therein found their soul’s salvation. Their experience verified the doctrine, and... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:7

7. Rooted Changing the figure, but always keeping Christ as the element in which this life is lived, we are rooted in him as a tree strikes its roots deep into the soil and becomes better nourished and more immovable, built up in him, as a building upon a rock, adding stone to stone, thus steadily and solidly growing; established, confirmed in the way of faith, just as it was taught at the outset; and abounding in that faith with deep gratitude to God. The apostle having thus... read more

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Colossians 2:7

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:6

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 2:7

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