Colossians 1:5 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

For the hope which is laid up, &c.— There is an ambiguity in the connection of this clause. It may either signify that the Apostle gives thanks for this their hope, (supposing the 4th verse to come in as a parenthesis,) or it may more directlyrefer to the immediately preceding words, and intimate, that a partnership in this blessed hope cemented the hearts of these good men. In either sense the connexion is instructive; but the former appears most natural.

Colossians 1:5

5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;