“ For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. ”
For in him dwelleth - That is, this was the great and central doctrine that was to be maintained about Christ, that all the fulness of the Godhead dwelt in him. Every system which denied this was...
(8) For in (l) him (m) dwelleth (n) all the fulness of the Godhead (o) bodily. (8) A reason: because only Christ, being God and man, is most perfect, and passes far above all things, so that whoever...
An Urgent Warning against a Degrading Theosophy. Let them not be led away by false reasonings, however persuasive. They must think of Paul, despite his bodily absence, as being with them in spirit...
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 .
9. For in him dwelleth. Here we have the reason why those elements of the world, which are taught by men, do not accord with Christ — because they are additions for supplying a deficiency,...
DISCOURSE: 2176 PROPER DEITY OF CHRIST Colossians 2:9 . In him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily . THE Church of Christ in the first ages was composed of Jews and Gentiles. Now, th...
For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. For in him dwelleth all the fullness - This is opposed to the vain or empty doctrine of the Gentile and Jewish philosophers: there is a full...
For in him dwelleth all the fulness, &c.— For in him all the plenitude of the Godhead substantially resides. These words contain an evident allusion to the Shechinah in which God dwelt; and...
For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. For - `Because' all "philosophy" ( Colossians 2:8 ) not "after Christ" is a delusion; "for in Him (alone) dwelleth" permanently х...
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...
(8-15) The general exhortation of the previous verses is now emphasised by a solemn warning against deadly speculative error. Now, (1) the character of that error in itself is described with appare...
Chapter 2 THE BANE AND THE ANTIDOTE Colossians 2:8-10 (R.V.) WE come now to the first plain reference to the errors which were threatening the peace of the Colossian community. Here Paul cross...
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...
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...
(4) And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words. (5) For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the steadfastne...
For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. This is to be understood, not of the doctrine, or Gospel of Christ, as being a perfect revelation of the will of God; but of Christ, and p...
For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. Ver. 9. All the fulness of the Godhead bodily ] That is, essentially, not in clouds and ceremonies, as once between the cherubims, which...
For in him dwelleth Inhabiteth , κατοικει, continually abideth; all the fulness of the Godhead Believers may be filled with all the fulness of God, Ephesians 3:19 ; but in Christ dwelleth all...
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...
The Glory of the Christian Economy. A. D. 62. 4 And this I say, lest any man should beguile...
For; the causal particle induceth this as an argument to enforce the caution immediately foregoing, against those who did seek to draw from Christ by philosophy, as well as urging the ceremonial la...
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Colossians 2:9 . In Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. —There is no minimising the significance of this statement. It is either true or it is the...
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 . 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...
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...
For in Him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.
1 John 5:20 ; 1 John 5:7 ; 1 Timothy 3:16 ; 2 Corinthians 5:19 ; Colossians 1:19 ; Colossians 2:2 ; Colossians 2:3 ; Isaiah 7:14 ; John 1:14 ; John 10:30 ; John 10:38 ; John 14:10 ; John...
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...
For in him dwelleth — Inhabiteth, continually abideth, all the fulness of the Godhead. Believers are "filled with all the fulness of God," Ephesians 3:19 . But in Christ dwelleth all the fulness o...