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Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Colossians 1:2

Faithful] better, 'believing.' And the Lord Jesus Christ] RV rightly omits.

Full assurance] RM 'fulness.' To the acknowledgement, etc.] RV, better, 'that they may know the mystery of God, even Christ.' The wealth of full understanding consists in knowledge of the mystery of God, and this mystery of God is no other than Christ Himself, since in Him God's eternal purpose is realised and revealed. They need not go to other sources as the false teachers advise, all is contained in Christ.

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  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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  • The Pulpit Commentaries

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