“ And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; ”
Servants, obey in all things ... - ; see the notes at Ephesians 6:5-8 .
Colossians 3:18 to Colossians 4:1 . Certain Duties Interpreted in Relation to Christ. Cf. Ephesians 5:22-33 *. Col. omits the simile of Christ and the Church. A reason is given why fathers...
heartily . Greek. ek psuches. See App-110. Colossians 3:4 . Lord. App-98. not App-105.
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Do it heartily,— 'Εκ ψυχης, from the spirit, or "from a spiritual principle, and not from worldly motives." Heylin. Inferences. How much the metaphorical language of scripture has been mist...
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; And. Omitted in A B C Delta G f g, Vulgate (cf. Ephesians 6:7-8 ). Compare the same principle in Hezekiah ( 2 Chronicl...
The Christian's Risen Life and the Duties it entails 1-4. Resurrection with Christ and the heavenly life. Paraphrase ] '(1) Seeing then that at your conversion you shared not Christ's death only...
[ 6. Special Exhortation as to the relations of life. (1) THE DUTY OF WIVES AND HUSBANDS ( Colossians 3:18-19 ). (2) THE DUTY OF CHILDREN AND PARENTS ( Colossians 3:20-21 ). (3) THE DUTY OF...
Chapter 3 THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY Colossians 3:18-25 ; Colossians 4:1 (R.V.) This chapter deals with the Christian family, as made up of husband and wife, children, and servants. In the family,...
Home and Business Relations Colossians 3:18-25 ; Colossians 4:1 From these high flights into the eternal and divine, Paul turns to the daily duties of the home, and demands that in the simples...
The believer is to "seek the things... above." The word "seek" marks aspiration, desire, and passion. The things above are those of the empire of Christ. In order to seek these things the mind must b...
(18) Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. (19) Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. (20) Children, obey your parents in all things: for thi...
RULES OF SERVICE ‘Servants, obey in all things your masters … not with eye-service … but in singleness of heart … do it heartily, as to the Lord … for ye serve the Lord Christ.’ Colossians 3:22...
And whatsoever ye do ,.... Some have thought that these words, and the two following verses, regard the Colossians in general, and the performance of any, and all good works by them; but by their co...
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Ver. 23. Do it heartily, as to the Lord ] This is to make a virtue of necessity, while in serving men we serve the Lord C...
Wives, submit yourselves Or be subject; to your own husbands Whether they be Christians or heathen. See on Ephesians 5:22 . As it is fit Both in regard of God's command, and the evil that woul...
CHANGING THE OLD FOR THE NEW (vs.1-11) We have seen some practical exhortations mingled with the doctrine of this epistle. Now this chapter begins what is mainly practical instruction based on th...
Relative Duties. A. D. 62. 18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit...
Yea, courageously and cheerfully, from the very soul, not constrainedly and murmuringly, though they be froward and their commands harsh; making account it is Jesus Christ, (who hath power over soul...
‘Servants obey in all things those who are your masters according to the flesh, not with eye-service as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do work heartily as to...
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Colossians 3:23 . Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily. — Ephesians 6:7 , “With good will doing service.” R.V. gives the distinction which is obliterated by “do, do”...
Colossians 3:1-2 . If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth....
Colossians 3:1 . If ye then be risen with Christ, above the darkness and torpor of the present world, as in Colossians 2:20 , live in conformity to your hope, by seeking those things that are ab...
Servants, obey in all things your masters. Servants and masters I. A precept of obedience. 1. The occasion of this precept seems to spring from the circumstance that converted servants thoug...
EXPOSITION Colossians 3:1-51 SECTION VII . THE TRUE CHRISTIAN LIFE . The apostle, having delivered his attack on the system of error inculcated at Colossae, now passes from the c...
The conduct of Christians in various stations in life:
1 Peter 1:22 ; 1 Peter 2:13 ; 1 Peter 2:15 ; 2 Chronicles 31:21 ; Colossians 3:17 ; Ecclesiastes 9:10 ; Ephesians 5:22 ; Ephesians 6:6 ; Ephesians 6:7 ; Jeremiah 3:10 ; Matthew 6:16 ; Psa...
Practical Christian Living Colossians 3:15-25 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. Let the peace of God rule in your hearts. 2. The call of God to the Church, His Body. 3. Be ye thankful. 4. Let t...
Heartily — Cheerfully, diligently. Menpleasers are soon dejected and made angry: the single — hearted are never displeased or disappointed; because they have another aim, which the good or evil tre...