Colossians 1:27 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ ine you, the hope of glory: ”

Colossians 1:27 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

To whom - To the saints. God would make known - “Willed (Greek) to make known;” that is, he was pleased to make this known. It was concealed in his bosom until he chose to reveal it to his ap...
Colossians 1:27 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

To whom God (u) would make known what [is] the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: (u) In this way Paul restrains the curiosity of men....
Colossians 1:27 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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 l...
Colossians 1:27 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

would . desired to. App-102. riches. See Ephesians 1:7 the glory . See p. 1511. among . App-104. in . among, as above. glory . the glory.
Colossians 1:27 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

27. To whom God was pleased to make known. Here he puts a bridle upon the presumption of men, that they may not allow themselves to be wise, or to inquire beyond what they ought, but may lea...
Colossians 1:27 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 2171 CHRIST IN US, THE HOPE OF GLORY Colossians 1:27 . Christ in you, the hope of glory . THE Gospel is a “mystery;” “the riches” of which are unsearchable, and “the glory” incompreh...
Colossians 1:27 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: The riches of the glory - God manifests to these how abun...
Colossians 1:27 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Which is Christ in you, the hope of glory,— "This rich display of divine grace is all summed up in one word, That Christ is in you the hope of eternal glory. Being formed by divine grace in your...
Colossians 1:27 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Would, х etheleesen ( G2309 )] - 'willed to mak...
Colossians 1:27 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Supremacy and All-Sufficiency of Christ 1-8. Salutation to the Colossian Christians, and thanksgiving for the news of their spiritual state. Paraphrase. '(1, 2) Paul and Timothy salute the...
Colossians 1:27 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(24-29) Here (as in Ephesians 3 , in the same connection) St. Paul dwells on his own mission to set forth the universal gospel to the Gentiles. In the Ephesian Epistle this declaration is made a dir...
Colossians 1:27 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 1 JOY IN SUFFERING, AND TRIUMPH IN THE MANIFESTED MYSTERY Colossians 1:24-27 (R.V.) There are scarcely any personal references in this Epistle, until we reach the last chapter. In this...
Colossians 1:27 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Laboring to Perfect the Church Colossians 1:21-29 How wonderful is God! His scheme of grace embraces the world of men, but He can concentrate on individual souls as unworthy as ours. You… hath...
Colossians 1:27 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This letter is correlative to the Ephesians, and shows the glory of the Head of the Church as at her disposal. After expressing his thankfulness for the faith, love, and hope of the saints, Paul tell...
Colossians 1:27 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(25) Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God; (26) Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generati...
Colossians 1:27 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

CHRIST AND HIS PEOPLE ‘Christ in you, the hope of glory.’ Colossians 1:27 The Apostle speaks of a mystery—what is it? In a single sentence, it is ‘Christ in you.’ Looking carefully at the p...
Colossians 1:27 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

To whom God would make known ,.... The spring and cause of the manifestation of the Gospel to the saints, and chosen of God, is not their works, for God does not call them with an holy calling accor...
Colossians 1:27 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Ver. 27. The hope of glory ] All the saints are said...
Colossians 1:27 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you Endured for your benefit, having been exposed to them in consequence of my preaching the gospel to you and other Gentiles; and fill up That is, whereby I...
Colossians 1:27 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

THE SALUTATION (vs.1-2) Paul writes with apostolic authority and by the will of God, so that total subjection to what he writes is rightly called for on the part of believers. Yet he adds, "and T...
Colossians 1:27 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Redeemer's Dignity; The Work of Redemption; Paul's Preaching. A. D. 62. 12 Giving thanks...
Colossians 1:27 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

To whom God would make known; he refers the manifestation purely to God's good will and pleasure, as Christ himself doth, Matthew 11:26,27 Lu 10:21 ; so in the like case, Revelation 9:18 ; th...
Colossians 1:27 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘Whereof I was made a minister (diakonos) according to the stewardship of God which was given me towards you, to fulfil the word of God, even the mystery which has been hid from all ages and generati...
Colossians 1:27 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Colossians 1:25-27 . See notes on Ephesians 3:7 ff. MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Colossians 1:25-27 The Pre-eminent Honour and Sublime Theme of the Ch...
Colossians 1:27 - Scofield Reference Notes

mystery ( See Scofield) - ( Matthew 13:11 ). Christ ( See Scofield) - ( Ephesians 4:24 ).
Colossians 1:27 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Colossians 1:27 Christ, the Age, and the Church. I. The character of our age. It is a distinctive age. Whatever may be said of it in the future, this at least will not be affirmed that it was an...
Colossians 1:27 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Colossians 1:1-2 . Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace,...
Colossians 1:27 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Colossians 1:1 . Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ. This is noticed in 1 Corinthians 1:3 ; 2 Corinthians 1:2 . He generally opens his addresses to the churches much in the same form of benedictio...
Colossians 1:27 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Colossians 1:1-51 SECTION I. INTRODUCTION . The Epistle commences, in St. Paul's manner, with a salutation ( Colossians 1:1 , Colossians 1:2 ), followed by thanksgiving...
Colossians 1:27 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The apostle's joy in his suffering and labor:
Colossians 1:27 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 2:12-14 ; 1 Corinthians 3:16 ; 1 John 4:4 ; 1 Peter 1:3 ; 1 Peter 1:4 ; 1 Timothy 1:1 ; 2 Corinthians 2:14 ; 2 Corinthians 4:17 ; 2 Corinthians 4:6 ; 2 Corinthians 6:16 ; Col...
Colossians 1:27 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Great Creator Colossians 1:16-29 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We are entering upon a most wonderful portion of Scripture. It has several very vital things to say, both about Christ, and about us, th...
Colossians 1:27 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Christ dwelling and reigning in you, The hope of glory — The ground of your hope.

Colossians 1:27 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Colossians 1:27 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Colossians 1:27 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Colossians 1:27 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Colossians 1:27 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Colossians 1:27 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Colossians 1:27 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Colossians 1:27 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Colossians 1:27 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Colossians 1:27 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Colossians 1:27 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Colossians 1:27 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Colossians 1:27 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Colossians 1:27 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Colossians 1:27 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Colossians 1:27 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Colossians 1:27 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Colossians 1:27 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Colossians 1:27 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Colossians 1:27 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Colossians 1:27 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Colossians 1:27 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Colossians 1:27 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Colossians 1:27 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Colossians 1:27 - Scofield Reference Notes

Colossians 1:27 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Colossians 1:27 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Colossians 1:27 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Colossians 1:27 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Colossians 1:27 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Colossians 1:27 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Colossians 1:27 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Colossians 1:27 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes