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;
would = desire. App-102 .
knew . App-132 .
conflict. See Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:20 .
for. App-104 .
at . App-104 .
not . App-105 .
seen . App-133 .
in. App-104 .
2.
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 Christ;
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, 1 Thessalonians 1:8 . Hebrews 6:11 ; Hebrews 6:10 , Heb 6:22 .
understanding. App-132 .
to = unto, as above; or, with a view to.
acknowledgement . App-132 .
mystery. App-193 .
God. App-98 .
and, &c. The texts read "even Christ".
Christ. App-98 .
3.
In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
4.
And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
lest, &c. = in order that (Greek. hina) no one (Greek. medeis).
beguile = deceive. Greek. paralogizomai. Here and James 1:22 .
with . App-104 .
enticing words. Greek. pilhanelogia. Only here.
5.
For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.
though = even if ( App-118 ., a).
with. App-104 .
spirit. App-101 .
beholding. App-133 .
order. See 1 Corinthians 14:40 .
stedfastness. Greek. stereoma. Only here.
faith. App-150 .
in = unto. App-104 .
6.
As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:
Christ Jesus . App-08 .
Lord . App-98 . For this full title see Romans 6:23 .
7.
Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
Rooted. See Ephesians 3:17 .
built up. See Acts 20:33 , and compare Ephesians 2:20 .
stablished . See Romans 15:8 (confirm).
in = by.
therein = in ( App-104 ) it.
8.
Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
Beware = See ( App-133 ) to it.
lest. App-105 .
any man. App-123 .
spoil . Greek sula gogeo. Only here.
through . App-104 .Colossians 2:1 .
philosophy . Greek philosophia. Only here.
after . App-104 .
men. App-123 .
rudiments . See Galatians 1:4 , Galatians 1:3 .
world. App-129 .
9.
For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
For = Because.
dwelleth , See Colossians 1:19 .
fulness . See Colossians 1:19 .
Godhead. App-98 .
bodily . Greek somatikos. Only here. The adjective in Luke 3:22 . 1 Timothy 4:8 .
10.
And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:
complete . See Colossians 1:9 .
Which = Who.
principality. App-172 .
power . App-172 .
11.
In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:
also . Should follow "circumcised".
are = were.
made without hands . See 2 Corinthians 5:1 .
putting off Greek. apekdusis. Only here.
of the sins . Omit. by. App-104 .
12.
Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
Buried with . See Romans 6:4 .
baptism . App-115 . His baptism unto death.
wherein = in ( App-104 .) Whom.
also , &c. = ye were raised ( App-178 .) also, and ep. Colossians 3:1 and Ephesians 2:6 ,
operation . App-172 .
hath . Omit.
raised . App-178 .
from , &c. App-139 .
13.
And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
being. i.e. at that time.
sins , App-128 .
quickened together = made alive together. See Ephesians 2:6 .
Him. Texts add, "even you".
forgiven = graciously forgiven. App-184 .
trespasses. Some as "sins", above.
14.
Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
Blotting out = Having blotted out. See Acts 3:19 .
handwriting . Greek. cheirographon. Only here.
ordinances . See Acts 16:4 ,
against. App-104 .
contrary. Greek hupenantios. Only here and Hebrews 10:27 .
out of. App-104 .
way = midst.
nailing = having nailed. Greek. proseloo. Only here.
His . Read "the".
15.
And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
spoiled = put off . Greek. apekduomai. Only here and Colossians 3:9 .
made a shew of . Greek. deigmatizo. Only here. The verb paradeigmatizo, to expose to public infamy, occurs: Matthew 1:19 and Hebrews 6:6 .
openly. See Mark 8:32 .
triumphing over . Compare 2 Corinthians 2:14 .
it. i.e. - the cross.
16.
Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:
no . App-106 .
man . App-123 .
judge . App-122 .
meat , &c. = eating and drinking.
respect . Litearal, part, i.e. taking part.
holy day = feast. See Leviticus 23 .
new moon . See 1 Chronicles 23:31 .
sabbath days = sabbaths. See Leviticus 23:3 , Leviticus 23:7 , Leviticus 23:8 , Leviticus 23:21 , Leviticus 23:24 , Leviticus 23:27-32 , Leviticus 23:35 , Leviticus 23:36 , Leviticus 23:38 , Leviticus 23:39 . John 20:1 .
17.
Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.
18.
Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
no man . Greek. m edeis.
beguile you of your reward = defraud you of your prize. Greek. katabrabeua. Only here.
in, &c. Lit, willing ( App-102 ) in ( App-104 ), i.e. being a devotee to.
humility. See Acts 20:19 .
worshipping. See Acts 26:5 (religion).
intruding into = investigating. Greek embateuo. Only here.
not. Most texts omit.
seen. App-133 .
puffed up . See 1 Corinthians 4:6 .
by . App-104 .
his fleshly mind = the mind of his flesh, i.e. the old Adam nature.
19.
And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
holding = holding fast. The central theme of the Epistle is the necessity of holding fast to the Head, from. App-104 .
Which = Whom.
by. App-104 .Colossians 2:1 .
joints . See Ephesians 4:16 .
bands . See Acts 8:23 (bond).
having nourishment ministered . See 2 Corinthians 9:10 .
increase . See Ephesians 4:11 .
20.
Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances,
if . App-118 ., a.
be dead = died.
from , App-104 .
subject , &c. Mid. of Greek. dogmatizo, which means to impose dogmas upon one. Supply Ellipsis with " such as ".
21.
(Touch not; taste not; handle not;
not . Greek. mede.
handle . Greek. thingano. Only here, Hebrews 11:28 ; Hebrews 12:20 .
22.
Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
to perish = for ( App-104 .) corruption. See Rev 8:21 .
using . Greek. apochresie. Only here,
commandments . Greek. entalma. Only here, Matthew 15:9 . Mark 7:7 .
doctrines . The doctrines of men and demons are various, and therefore plural. See Matthew 15:9 . Mark 7:7 . 1 Timothy 4:1 ; but the Divine teaching is one - 1 Timothy 1:10 ; 1Ti 4:6 , 1 Timothy 4:13 , 1 Timothy 4:16 , & c.
23.
Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.
Which = Which order of. have is having.
shew = reputation. App-121 .
will worship . Greek. ethelothreskeia, i.e. self-imposed worship. Only here.
neglecting = not sparing. Greek. apheidia. Only here.
honour = value.
to . App-104 .
satisfying . Greek. pleamone. Only here. Ascetic observances are of no value as remedies against the old nature.