Colossians 2:1 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For I would that ye knew what great conflicta I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; ”

Colossians 2:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For I would that ye knew - I wish you knew or fully understood. He supposes that this would deeply affect them if they understood the solicitude which he had had on their account. What great c...
Colossians 2:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

For I (1) 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 (a) face in the flesh; (1) The taking away of an objection: in that...
Colossians 2:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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 Gn...
Colossians 2:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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.
Colossians 2:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1. I would have you know. He declares his affection towards them, that he may have more credit and authority; for we readily believe those whom we know to be desirous of our welfare. It is a...
Colossians 2:1 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 2173 MYSTERY OF THE GOSPEL TO BE SEARCHED OUT Colossians 2:1-2 . 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...
Colossians 2:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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; What great conflict - The word αγων, which we here re...
Colossians 2:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

What a great conflict— The words and metaphors in this and the preceding verse are taken from the athletic exercises in the Grecian games,and express the great solicitude, the kind of agony which...
Colossians 2:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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; For - in that respect he 'laboured, striving' ( C...
Colossians 2:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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 persu...
Colossians 2:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

What great conflict. — The word is here repeated from the “striving” of the previous verse, which is, in the original, the cognate verb. It is the same word which is used in Philippians 1:30 (“co...
Colossians 2:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 2 PAUL'S STRIVING FOR THE COLOSSIANS Colossians 2:1-3 (R.V.) We have seen that the closing portion of the previous chapter is almost exclusively personal. In this context the same stra...
Colossians 2:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Established in Their Faith Colossians 2:1-12 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...
Colossians 2:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

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...
Colossians 2:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

CONTENTS Paul is speaking very blessedly of Christ. He warns the Church against Philosophy and vain Deceit.
Colossians 2:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you ,.... This is occasioned by what he had said in 1 Thessalonians 1:29 , that he laboured and strove according to the energy of divine powe...
Colossians 2:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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; Ver. 1. For I would that ye knew ] Little do most...
Colossians 2:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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 deat...
Colossians 2:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

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...
Colossians 2:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Paul's Concern for the Colossians. A. D. 62. 1 For I would that ye knew what great conflict I...
Colossians 2:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

COLOSSIANS CHAPTER 2 Colossians 2:1-3 Paul testifieth his solicitude for the churches which had not seen him, that they might be united in love, and attain a perfect knowledge of the Christian re...
Colossians 2:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Paul Reiterates His Great Concern for God's People And Reminds Them Where True Wisdom Lies ( Colossians 2:1-5 ) ‘For I want you to know how greatly I strive for you, and for those at Laodicea, and...
Colossians 2:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

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 th...
Colossians 2:1 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Colossians 2:1-2 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 pre...
Colossians 2:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

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 Chr...
Colossians 2:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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...
Colossians 2:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Colossians 2:1-51 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 char...
Colossians 2:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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,
Colossians 2:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Peter 1:8 ; 1 Thessalonians 2:2 ; Acts 20:25 ; Acts 20:38 ; Colossians 1:24 ; Colossians 1:29 ; Colossians 2:5 ; Colossians 4:12 ; Colossians 4:13 ; Colossians 4:15 ; Colossians 4:16 ;...
Colossians 2:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Higher Christian Life Colossians 2:1-15 INTRODUCTORY WORDS As we enter the second chapter of Colossians, we wish to especially note the first verse, under the theme: "The Preacher's Longin...
Colossians 2:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

How great a conflict — Of care, desire, prayer. As many as have not seen my face — Therefore, in writing to the Colossians, he refrains from those familiar appellations, "Brethren," "Beloved."

Colossians 2:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Colossians 2:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Colossians 2:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Colossians 2:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Colossians 2:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Colossians 2:1 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Colossians 2:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Colossians 2:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Colossians 2:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Colossians 2:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Colossians 2:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Colossians 2:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Colossians 2:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Colossians 2:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Colossians 2:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Colossians 2:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Colossians 2:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Colossians 2:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Colossians 2:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Colossians 2:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Colossians 2:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Colossians 2:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Colossians 2:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Colossians 2:1 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Colossians 2:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Colossians 2:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Colossians 2:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Colossians 2:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Colossians 2:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Colossians 2:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Colossians 2:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes