Colossians 1:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Strengthened with all might - That they might be able to walk worthy of the Lord, bring forth fruit, etc. See the notes on Ephesians 3:13, etc.

According to his glorious power - According to that sufficiency of strength which may be expected from him who has all power both in the heavens and in the earth.

Unto all patience - Relieving, hoping, and enduring all things.

With joyfulness - Feeling the continual testimony that ye please God, which will be a spring of perpetual comfort. See the notes on Ephesians 4:2.

Colossians 1:11

11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;