Colossians 2:1

I would that ye knew [θ ε λ ω υ μ α ς ε ι δ ε ν α ι] : Paul's more usual form of expression is, I would not have you to be ignorant. See on Romans 1:13. What great conflict I have [η λ ι κ ο ν α γ ω ν α ε χ ω]. Rev., how greatly I strive. Hlikon what great, only here and James 3:5. Conflict, continuing the metaphor of ch. 1 29. Here of inward conflict, anxiety, prayer, as ch. 4 12.

Laodicaea. See on Revelation 3:14.

And for as many as [κ α ι ο σ ο ι]. Including all who come under the same category as the Colossians and Laodicaeans. Hence equivalent to all who, like yourselves, have not seen, etc. See, for a similar usage, Acts 4:6; Revelation 18:17. Indicating that the Colossians and Laodicaeans were both personally unknown to Paul.