Study colossians 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The key personalities include paul, timothy, tychicus, onesimus, aristarchus, mark, and epaphras. Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timothy our brother, to the saints and faithful brethren in christ who are in colosse. Our identification with jesus in both his death and resurrection as mentioned before in colossians 2. Such a person also goes into great detail about what they have seen. Colossians chapter 2 matthew henry complete commentary. This church was actually founded by papayas, an earlier convert who came from ephesus. Paul was often speaking about the gospel as a mystery, hidden for ages, that. It was written, according to the text, by paul the apostle and timothy to the church in colossae, a small phrygian city near laodicea and approximately 100 miles 160 km from ephesus in asia minor scholars have increasingly questioned pauls authorship and attributed the letter to an. The commentary on colossians and philemon by peter obrien number 44 in the word biblical commentary series is a worthy endeavor, suitable for the biblical scholar and the layperson alike. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians and more. Compared to christ, in terms of being, every other being is lesser because he or she is created.
Introductory remarks because of the rising tide of human philosophies confronting us today, no new testament book speaks with more relevancy than does the epistle to the colossians. May 27, 2016 here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of colossians chapter two. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament. Paul is a good model for them at the start of this letter 1. Colossians and philemon zondervan exegetical commentary. Introduction to colossians bible exposition commentary. Not only do we live in an atomic and space age, but in the most technologically advanced age of all time. A brief commentary for teaching through chapter 2 of the book of colossians. For i want you to know how great a struggle i have on your behalf and for those who are at laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face. The church as the body of christ, for which paul suffered and served 1. In fact what colossians chapter 3 verse one is telling us is to be heavenly minded.
Jewish influence on christianity emphasized dietary laws. Grace, peace, and the will of god verses 12 in the first two verses of colossians, paul begins as he begins each of his thirteen letters. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 1. The word hidden apocryphi is an almost technical word for secret teaching given only to the initiated.
Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Paul took care to say that christians were not under jewish dietary laws colossians 2. If you contact the dead, and get messages from them, you will have an unseen source of power which will enable you to live as other people cannot live. Verses 34 paul often asked the christians to pray for him romans 15. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say.
Consequently that nice, little, pious sounding, neoorthodox phrase is as damnable as telling somebody to be neither hot nor cold, which jesus says will cause him to spit people out of his mouth. His introductory material, which covers approximately 28 pages, is thorough yet concise. It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to serve with fervor and passion. For not all these treasures of wisdom and knowledge are unknown to man as 1. In verses 11, paul explains what christ did for us and how those who have believed in him are now spiritually circumcised. Colossians chapter 2 matthew henry complete commentary on. The book of colossians gives the clearest, most comprehensive teaching on christology of all pauls epistles. It is from the same root as paracletos, which is used of the holy spirit in john 14. Evidence in favor of pauline authorship is the many notable similarities to his other writings.
Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. Best colossians commentaries updated for 2020 best. Paul argues for the all sufficiency of christ and his teachings over the false wisdom being touted by heretical teachers. He cautions them against false teachers among the jews colossians 2. The revealed jesus, the treasury of all wisdom and knowledge 2. In verse 8, the word translated as basic principles of the world refers to elementary things. Paul did not want the colossians to be deceived by the persuasive rhetoric of the false teachers which assaulted the person of christ. In colossians, paul encourages the colossian christians to see jesus. This helps explain the personal greetings he included at the end of the letter, a practice he usually reserved for letters to churches he had not visited for example, romans. And to walk in christ, as they had been taught, and to abound in faith and holiness, colossians 2.
Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. As ye have therefore received christ jesus the lord, so walk ye in him. When we not only believe with the heart, but are ready, when called, to make confession with the mouth. Colossians 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in. Blotting out the handwriting is probably an allusion to numbers v. A study in colossians session 2jesus and his word of truth, the gospel chapter 1 greetings.
Like all of the commentaries in this series, it emphasizes the big picture and the overall flow of the text. The book of colossians was likely written between a. Verse 2 gods holy people refers to the christians who lived in colossae. Nov 01, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of colossians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Colossians 2 niv i want you to know how hard i am bible. For example, the description of the church in colossians 2. Verses 2, 3 that their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of under standing that they may know the mystery of god, even christ, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden.
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. Book of colossians matthew henrys bible commentary. Colossians 2 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. And to walk in christ, as they had been taught, and to abound in. Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you. Adam clarkes bible commentary colossians 2 colossians 1 colossians 3 help fb twitter gr videos gr forums gr youtube. Best colossians commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. The indwelling christ, the hope of glory in each individual believer 1. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians 2. He argues that there is no good reason to reject pauline authorship. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. Verses 2, 3 that their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of under standing that they may know the mystery of god, even christ, in whom are all. Feb 22, 2009 lucass commentary on colossians and philemon is probably the best introductory level commentary on these two books.
It is concise and yet covers the necessary material. The apostle expresses concern for the colossians, colossians 2. To this point in the main body of his letter, paul has reminded his readers of the essential ingredients of the gospel 1. Colossians and philemon zondervan exegetical commentary on. Ephesians, colossians and philemon written at the same time. Paul reminded the colossians several times in this letter that they should thank god see 1. Colossians chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the colossians. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians 2 and more. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 2. The subject under discussion is the means of our justification.
The connection to jewish mysticism is clear from the way paul brings forth a few more points. All the defects of it are made up in the gospel of christ, by his complete. The book of colossians purpose, besides showing the supremacy, sufficiency, and divinity of christ, is how christians are to live in the world and before god col 3. Paul is saying that, when we repented and were baptized, the old man of sin was buried in a watery grave, and our sins were completely forgiven through our faith in the sacrifice of. Before paul wrote this letter to the christians in colossae, he had never been to their city colossians 2.
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. Colossians 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. 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 primarily focusing. The first half of the book of colossians is a theological treatise that includes one of the most profound presentations of christology anywhere in the new testament. If you get in touch with the invisible spirits, you will have power.
And i am trying to help those in laodicea and others who have never seen me. The apostle shows his great concern for the church at colosse and at laodicea. Since pauls letter to the colossians is considered a warning and corrective against a heresy. Colossians chapter 2 kjv king james version and this i say lest any man should beguile you with enticing words. Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. For in him dwells all the fulness of the godhead bodily. Colossians 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. You will also find options for commentaries on colossians that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. In august of 2001 he was diagnosed with lung cancer and on august 29th, 2002 he went home to be with the lord. Colossians 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Read colossians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Colossians and philemon zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament book 12 kindle edition by pao, david w. Colossians 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. For i want you to know what a great conflict i have for you and those in laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh. Top 5 commentaries on the books of colossians and philemon. As in the past, this is a day where, duped by the ageold lie of satan, man still continues to believe in. The book of colossians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. Book of colossians matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Colossians 2 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Study colossians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. There is no record of paul ever visiting the colossians church 2. Study colossians 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. This gives further testimony to the fact that pauls epistles letters were meant to be circulated and read to all churches 4.