Today, we wait until the end of the letter to identify the writer, but in the first century they would put it in the beginning. Paul had not visited colossae, but had received reports from epaphras, the missionary who most likely. These only are my fellow workers unto the kingdom of god, which have been a comfort unto me. Colossians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, spanning 23 volumes, covered the entire bible with verse by verse exposition. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. We continually ask god to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the spirit gives, 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the lord and please him in every way. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 4. Delitzsch wrote many commentaries on books of the bible, jewish antiquities, biblical psychology, a history of jewish poetry, and christian apologetics. Aristarchus my fellow prisoner saluteth you this man was a man of macedonia, and a thessalonian. The greeks use jesus for the hebrew joshua, hebrews 4. Lucass commentary on colossians and philemon is probably the best introductory level commentary on these two books. Colossians 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This basic commentary provides some basic helps for understanding and appreciating pauls written address to the colossians. Say to archippus, take heed to the ministry which you have received. Christians throughout the centuries have marveled at the spiritual treasures in the apostle pauls letters to the colossians and to philemon.
I became a believer in christ at a young age, based primarily on the witness of significant others in my family. Colossians 1 new international version niv biblica. Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox. In the process the reader will encounter our discussions on several major, and at times controversial, doctrines and issues. From chapter 4 the book describes events that are still in the future. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the colossians. For hundreds of years christendom has been blessed with bible commentaries written by great men of god highly respected for their godly walk and their insight into spiritual truth. Colossians 4 bible study, summary and discussion questions. Colossians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Top 5 commentaries on the books of colossians and philemon. No entry exists in forerunner commentary for colossians 4. If ye then be risen with christ the apostle in this place evidently founds the argument on what he had said in colossians 2. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. Though there had been some difference between the apostle and this mark, yet from this, and 2 timothy 4.
And jesus, which is called justus, who are of the circumcision. The books author identifies himself as john see revelation 1. Then shall ye also appear with him in glory 1 thessalonians 4. Colossians chapter 4 barnes notes on the new testament. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source. He told them, the secret of the kingdom of god has been given to you. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Shall appear in the day when he shall come to judge the world. Colossians 4, new american bible, revised edition nabre. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Study colossians 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college, southwestern baptist theological seminary, and trinity evangelical divinity school and has done postgraduat. Colossians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. For you died, and your life is now hidden with christ in god. There are a number of other notable commentaries on the books of colossians and philemon. David guziks commentaries are noted for their clear. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. This verse picks up in the middle of a thought begun in verse 9, regarding christians setting aside the old self of worldly, sinful behaviors. Like all of the commentaries in this series, it emphasizes the big picture and the overall flow of the text. This is also an important idea to connect with the earlier passages of colossians.
Commentary on philippians, colossians, and thessalonians by john calvin. Christians shall then be raised from the dead, and ascend with the redeemer to heaven. Colossians 4 new king james version nkjv christian graces. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study. Books in the john phillips commentary series are designed to provide pastors, sunday school teachers, and students of the scripture with doctrinally sound interpretation that emphasizes the practical application of bible truth. Colossians chapter 4 explained discover the 66 books of. Overview of the book of colossians reformed answers to. You, the bible, and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. David guzik commentary on jude 1 describes three examples that show the. From verse 11 of this chapter, it is evident that he was not by birth a jew, but was probably a proselyte. He cares both about the prayer closet and the public street, and he wants us to care about both also. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3.
The lord has a precise outcome in all of our lives and the books we have are those that will best serve his purposes for this world. H ere is a bible study, summary, and discussion questions for colossians chapter four colossians 4. He had come to the prisoner in rome, and had brought the tidings of their condition which filled the apostles heart with strangely mingled feelingsof joy for their love and christian walk colossians 1. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Paul concludes his words to bondservants with a promise regarding gods future justice toward those who are prejudiced. Sometimes this calls for us to stand against the tide of public. To affirm and explain the supremacy and sufficiency of christ in opposition to. There have been many suggestions, but nobody knows who wrote this book. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god. It is a sad commentary on our day that there is an urgent need to lift marriage out of the sitcom sewer and bring it into the bright, clear light of gods glory. Among these are the incomprehensibility of god and the origin of sin and evil.
The reason for putting away lying, stated in ephesians 4. Walk in wisdom or wisely, circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise men. In this paper, the aim will be to properly place the imperatives of colossians 3. Next chapter of colossians the book of colossians, chapter 4 we hope that you find the content of the book of colossians, chapter 4 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Read colossians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Jul 14, 20 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. In this global health crisis, moody publishers will continue fulfilling our mission to resource the church in every way possible. To that end, please click here to see a curated list of daily tools, free videos, online discounts, and ongoing encouragement for these new days ahead. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 3. The apostle paul was concerned with those who had bondservants that they be treated fairly and justly and not be taken advantage of, which was happening to many of them, particularly those. Colossians 4 commentary pauls apostolic concern for. A free bible commentary on the letter to the hebrews in easy english. Seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds. Colossians everymans bible commentary resourcing the.
In my study this morning, i was reading mark johnstons thoughts on the text and. The primary difference between the ephesians and colossians is that the colossians had a problem, and it is on this problem that the apostle is. Colossians, ephesians and philemon, paul bound, the. I can remember my personal search for an integrating center for my life. Colossians 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians and more.
It is a sad commentary on our day that there is an urgent need to lift marriage out of the sitcom sewer and bring it. Commentary on philippians, colossians, and thessalonians. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Colossians everymans bible commentary resourcing the church. Five short studies followed by a commentary barling, t. Phillips not only provides helpful commentary on the text, but also includes detailed outlines and numerous. Hebrews free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Colossians teaches principles for living a christian life in the midst of a nonchristian culture. Paul had not visited colossae, but had received reports from epaphras, the. This book begins by identifying paul as the author.
Luke and demas are joined together as they are in 2 timothy 4. Possibly one of the roman jews who believed pauls message acts 28. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians 4 and more. As i grew to adulthood, questions about myself and my world also grew. The crossway classic commentaries present the very best work on individual bible books, carefully adapted for maximum understanding and usefulness for todays believers. Buy colossians and philemon tyndale new testament commentaries by wright, canon n. The apostle paul and his coworker timothy wrote this letter to the church at colossae v. The argument is, that there was such an union between christ and his people, that in virtue of his death they become dead to sin. The reason assigned here is, that we have put off the old man with his deeds. If then you were raised with christ, seek those things which are above, where christ is, sitting at the right hand of god. He is married to the former peggy rutta and they have three children and six grandchildren. Colossians, ephesians and philemon, paul bound, the gospel.
He is supposed to have been a native of cyrene, and to have died in achaia, soon after the martyrdom of paul, at the advanced age of eightyfour. This is the latest release in enduring word medias commentary series by david guzik. Aug 01, 2010 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Colossians chapter 3 barnes notes on the new testament. From jesus, called justus, who together with aristarchus and mark are pauls only fellow workers for the kingdom of god who are of the circumcision 11 4. They were probably written at about the same time, during pauls first imprisonment, and are therefore called the prison epistles of the apostle paul. In my study this morning, i was reading mark johnstons thoughts on the text and he said this. David guzik commentary on acts 1 describes the ascension of jesus into. Since, then, you have been raised with christ, set your hearts on things above, where christ is, seated at the right hand of god.
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