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COLOSSIANS 2:2 tou/ qeou/( Cristou/ {B}
Among what at first sight seems to be a bewildering variety of variant
readings, the one adopted for the text is plainly to be preferred
(_a_) because of stron...
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Verse Colossians 2:2. _THAT THEIR HEARTS MIGHT BE COMFORTED_] That
they might have continual happiness in God, having constant affiance
in him.
_BEING KNIT TOGETHER IN LOVE_] The word συμβιβασθεντων...
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THAT THEIR HEARTS MIGHT BE COMFORTED - Like all other Christians in
the times of the apostles, they were doubtless exposed to trials and
persecutions.
BEING KNIT TOGETHER IN LOVE - The same word which...
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II. COMPLETE IN HIM, IN WHOM ALL THE FULLNESS DWELLS
CHAPTER 2
_ 1. The mystery of God (Colossians 2:1)_
2. Complete in Christ (Colossians 2:9)
3. Exhortations and warnings (Colossians 2:16
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COLOSSIANS 1:24 TO COLOSSIANS 2:3. PAUL'S OWN RELATION TO THEM AND TO
THE GOSPEL. At this very time, in the midst of his sufferings, Paul is
rejoicing for their sakes, and in return for their loyalty...
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COLOSSIANS 2:2. Read _mg._ There is probably a controversial reference
in what follows. The Divine secret or mystery and the treasures of
hidden knowledge are to be found in Christ, and not in Gnostic...
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LOVE'S STRUGGLE (Colossians 2:1)
_ 2:1 I want you to know how great a struggle I am going through for
you, and for the people of Laodicaea, and for all those who have never
seen me face to face._
He...
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My struggle is that their hearts may be encouraged, that they may be
united together in love, that they may come to all the wealth of the
assured ability to take the right decision in any situation, t...
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THAT. Greek. _hina_, in order that.
COMFORTED. App-134.
KNIT TOGETHER. See Acts 9:22.
LOVE. App-136.
UNTO. App-104.
RICHES. See Colossians 1:27.
FULL ASSURANCE. Greek. _plerophoria._ Here,...
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_comforted Ut consolentur_, Latin Versions. But the Greek verb means
more than to console; it is rather to hearten, to encourage.
_Confortatio_, the (late) Latin original of our "_comfort_," is "to
ma...
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24–2:5. _St Paul’s appeal based on_ (Colossians 1:24-29) _his own
joy in enduring suffering in order to make known the secret of
Christ’s presence in their heart, and_ (Colossians 2:1-5) _his
personal...
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ΣΥΝΒΙΒΑΣΘΈΝΤΕΣ. So א*ABCD*P Old Lat. Vulg.
-θέντων is read by the Text. Rec. with אCDCKL.
τοῦ θεοῦ, Χριστοῦ. In B Hil. _de Trin._ ix. 62 only.
This difficult reading was altered in several ways:
(_a...
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DISCOURSE: 2173
MYSTERY OF THE GOSPEL TO BE SEARCHED OUT
Colossians 2:1. I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for
you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my
face in...
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MIGHT BE COMFORTED,— The original word παρακληθωσις
signifies not only "to have consolation administered under
affliction," but "to be _exhorted_ and _quickened,_ excited and
animated; and so recovere...
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2. THAT THEIR HEARTS MAY BE COMFORTED, THEY BEING KNIT TOGETHER IN
LOVE, AND UNTO ALL RICHES OF THE FULL ASSURANCE OF UNDERSTANDING, THAT
THEY MAY KNOW THE MYSTERY OF GOD, _EVEN_ CHRIST,
_Translation...
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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...
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The Secret of Christ
23 The scope of reconciliation is not confined to mankind: it is as
broad as creation. Its proclamation was made to every creature under
heaven. It is God's loving purpose to...
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THE FALSE TEACHING AND ITS REFUTATION
4-15. Hold fast to Christ the All-sufficient Saviour.
PARAPHRASE. '(4) I emphasise these truths about Christ lest you should
be beguiled by plausible persuasions...
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CHRIST HAS EVERYTHING THAT YOU NEED
THE COLOSSIANS
_HELEN POCOCK_
A word list is at the end. It explains words with a *star by them.
CHAPTER 2
V1 I am working for you. I am working for the peo...
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COMFORTED — _i.e., encouraged,_ or _strengthened,_ both to stand
fast and to advance in the faith.
KNIT TOGETHER. — The word here used has two senses; first, “to
bring, or knit, together” (as in Colos...
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(1-7) In these verses St. Paul declares his deep anxiety for the
Colossians and Laodiceans and others who had not seen his face, that
they might seek, not the false, but the true knowledge, finding “t...
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CHAPTER 2
PAUL'S STRIVING FOR THE COLOSSIANS
Colossians 2:1 (R.V.)
We have seen that the closing portion of the previous chapter is
almost exclusively personal. In this context the same strain is
co...
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παρακληθῶσιν. It is disputed what meaning should be
attached to this. Meyer, Ellicott and others translate “may be
comforted”. This seems to be the more usual sense in Paul, and is
supported by the ad...
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PAUL'S DEEP CONCERN FOR THE COLOSSIANS AND OTHER CHRISTIANS UNKNOWN TO
HIM, THAT THEY MAY BE UNITED IN LOVE, AND ATTAIN FULL KNOWLEDGE OF
CHRIST, IN WHOM RESIDE ALL THE TREASURES OF WISDOM AND KNOWLED...
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ESTABLISHED IN THEIR FAITH
Colossians 2:1
If you know Christ, you can lay your hand on the treasures of wisdom
and knowledge. They are matters of daily experience. The Apostle's aim
in this chapter i...
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If for a moment we glance back at the passage beginning with 1:24 and
ending with 2:3, we find reference to a threefold mystery: the first,
the Church, which is the Body of Christ; then the secret of...
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Paul's Desire for Them In Christ
It is possible Paul specified Colossae and Laodicea because he had
been to both of those cities. Hierapolis, the third of the tri-cities,
would thus be designated by t...
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(2) That (b) their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in
love, and unto all riches of the (c) full assurance of understanding,
to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Fath...
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(1) For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and
for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the
flesh; (2) That their hearts might be comforted, being knit t...
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The most cursory reader discerns at once that the epistle to the
Colossians is the counterpart of that to the Ephesians. They are in
nowise the same, but may be viewed each as a supplement to the othe...
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2._That their hearts may receive consolation. _He now intimates what
he desires for them, and shews that his affection is truly apostolic;
for he declares that nothing else is desired by him than that...
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Thus we have a double ministry, as well as a double preeminence of
Christ, and a double reconciliation; and each having a similar
relationship the one to the other: Christ, the Head of all things in
h...
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THAT THEIR HEARTS MIGHT BE COMFORTED,.... Here follow the reasons why
the apostle had so great a conflict, on account of the above persons,
and why he was so desirous they should know it; one is, the...
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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
C...
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_I would_, &c. The apostle having declared, in the latter part of the
preceding chapter, the commission which Christ had given to his
apostles to preach salvation to the Gentiles through his death, an...
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BE COMFORTED, BEING KNIT TOGETHER IN LOVE; that is, comforted in the
way of being knit together in love.
UNTO ALL RICHES OF THE FULL ASSURANCE OF UNDERSTANDING; these words
give the end to which such...
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A WARNING AGAINST ERROR.
The danger of being beguiled:...
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THAT THEIR HEARTS MIGHT BE COMFORTED, BEING KNIT TOGETHER IN LOVE, AND
UNTO ALL RICHES OF THE FULL ASSURANCE OF UNDERSTANDING, TO THE
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THE MYSTERY OF GOD, AND OF THE FATHER, AND OF
CH...
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CHRIST THE SOURCE OF WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE
(vs.1-10)
In verse 1 the unselfish faith and love of the apostle shines
beautifully. He was as deeply concerned for believers who had not seen
him as he was...
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THAT THEIR HEARTS MAY BE COMFORTED, THEY BEING KNIT TOGETHER IN LOVE,
AND UNTO ALL RICHES OF THE FULL ASSURANCE OF UNDERSTANDING, THAT THEY
MAY KNOW THE MYSTERY OF GOD, EVEN CHRIST,
'THAT' -'I want...
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1-7 The soul prospers when we have clear knowledge of the truth as it
is in Jesus. When we not only believe with the heart, but are ready,
when called, to make confession with the mouth. Knowledge an...
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THAT THEIR HEARTS MIGHT BE COMFORTED: whereas false teachers did
endeavour to adulterate the Christian institution, the striving of the
apostle's holy soul here was, as in the former chapter, COLOSSIA...
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Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book V
For that the knowledge does not appertain to all, he expressly adds:
"Being knit together in love, and unto all the riches of the full
assurance of knowledge, to...
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Colossians 2:2 that G2443 their G846 hearts G2588 encouraged G3870
(G5686) together G4822 (G5685) in G1722 love...
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PAUL REITERATES HIS GREAT CONCERN FOR GOD'S PEOPLE AND REMINDS THEM
WHERE TRUE WISDOM LIES (COLOSSIANS 2:1)
‘For I want you to know how greatly I strive for you, and for those
at Laodicea, and for as...
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Colossians 2:2. THAT (in order that, as the purpose of the conflict)
THEIR HEARTS MAY BE COMFORTED. The word rendered ‘comfort' also
means ‘exhort,' and may include the idea of confirming; but the
usu...
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1. _Warning Against being Led Away through the Philosophy of the False
Teachers_.
This section, which is most directly in opposition to the errors at
Colossae, is introduced by a paragraph, expressing...
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MAY BE COMFORTED
(παρακληθωσιν). First aorist passive subjunctive of
παρακαλεω (for which see 2 Corinthians 1:3-7) in final clause
with ινα.BEING KNIT TOGETHER
(συνβιβασθεντες). First aorist passi...
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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 Scofie...
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Colossians 2:1
I. The first wish of the Apostle appears as if it embodied the whole,
"that their hearts might be comforted," that is, that by Divine
preparation and discipline, they might be prepared,...
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Colossians 2:1. _For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have
for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my
face in the flesh;_
Paul had not met these Colossian Christ...
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CONTENTS: Godhead incarnate in Christ. Danger of those who would
entice away from Christ. Philosophy and legality, mysticism and
asceticism.
CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Paul.
CONCLUSION: Believers who u...
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Colossians 2:1. _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 di...
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THAT THEY MAY BE DRAWN TOGETHER. That both Jews and Gentiles will
become "one" in Christ - formed into one church. GOD'S SECRET. "By
means of the gospel the Gentiles have a part with the Jews in God's...
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COLOSSIANS—NOTE ON COLOSSIANS 2:2 The false teachers probably
claimed special knowledge of the mysteries of God’s truth. Paul
insists that CHRIST is GOD’S MYSTERY. All understanding is found in
him....
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_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_
Colossians 2:1. WHAT GREAT CONFLICT—R.V. “how greatly I strive.”
It is a repetition of the thought of the previous verse expressed in
terms of the arena. FOR THEM AT...
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EXPOSITION
COLOSSIANS 2:1
SECTION IV. THE APOSTLE'S CONCERN FOR THE COLOSSI. AN CHURCH. So far
the contents of the letter have been of a general and preparatory
character. New the writer be
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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 the...
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1 Corinthians 2:12; 1 John 3:19; 1 John 4:12; 1 John 4:13; 1 John 5:7;
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Comforted (paraklhqwsin). Not so much tranquilized as braced. See on
John 14:16.
Knit together [σ υ μ β ι β α σ θ ε ν τ ε ς]. See on
proving, Acts 9:22. In the Septuagint it means to instruct, as Exod...
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THE HIGHER CHRISTIAN LIFE
Colossians 2:1
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
As we enter the second chapter of Colossians, we wish to especially
note the first verse, under the theme: "The Preacher's Longings after...
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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....
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Our apostle having discovered, in the former verse, that inward
anxiety of mind which he laboured under, on the behalf of these
Colossians, doth, in these words, propose an expedient how the
threateni...