This was the same city later mentioned in the scathing rebuke of revelation 3. Colossians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The gospel is the good news about jesus christ, which is for everyone. And to pray particularly for the success of the gospel, colossians 4. Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters in laodicea, and to nympha and the church in her home. Prayer was an undeniable part of his life, and if you read through. A free bible commentary on pauls letter to the colossians in easyenglish. He is a very dear brother, and a trustworthy helper and companion in the service of the lord. So paul sent this letter, along with the letters to philemon and to the ephesians, with tychicus, accompanied by onesimus colossians 4. Introduction chapter 1 chapter2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter summaries bibliography.
Discover practical insights into the book of colossians. Some liberal critics disagree because of the advanced teaching and unique language of the letter. Previous index next the epistle to the colossians chapter one objectives in studying this chapter 1 to see the relationship between understanding the grace of god and bearing fruit 2 to examine pauls prayer for the colossians for the keys to successful christian living 3 to appreciate the preeminence of christ in creation and our redemption summary paul begins with his customary. And to pray particularly for the success of the gospel, 3,4. Colossians chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary on. These thing produce the wrath of god, which they once did. Masters, giue vnto your seruants that which is iust and equall, knowing that yee also haue a master. Colossians chapter 4 explained discover the 66 books of. Colossians 4, king james version kjv the bible app. He exhorts to the duty of prayer, and to a prudent and decent conduct towards those with whom we converse.
Colossians 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Directions concerning walking wisely, redeeming of time, and godly conversation, colossians 4. As you were instructed before, make mark welcome if he comes your way. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. Colossians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7000 pages of material. Choose a chapter and verse from colossians to begin your versebyverse study of gods word using the more than 100 commentaries available on studyl. Colossians 4 masters, treat your bondservants justly and. For i want you to know what a great conflict i have for you and those in laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, a.
After mentioning his friends in verses 10 through 14, paul offers greetings to those beyond the original readers of this letter. Colossians chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary. He refers them to tychius and onesimus, whom he sends to them for particulars relative to his present. Chapter 3 paul admonishes the colossians to focus on the things above because their life is hid with christ v. Colossians 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Read colossians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The duty of masters to their servants, colossians 4. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. May 02, 2020 timothy is also given some credit colossians 1. Colossians bible commentary did you know we offer a free commentary on the books of ephesians, philippians, colossians, and philemon. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the colossians. From the new testament record, these two neighboring cities appear to also have contained a congregation of believers cf.
Verse 4 epaphras verses 78 had told paul about the christians who were at colossae. Verse 1 the apostle proceeds with the duty of masters to their servants, which might have been joined to the foregoing chapter, and is a part of that discourse. Prayer colossians 4 by calvin wittman on wednesday, january 01, 2014 at 7. The epistle moves quickly to its conclusion in these 18 verses. There has been some considerable debate as to if paul referred to a man or a woman with this name. This gives further testimony to the fact that pauls epistles letters were meant to. We also see that his works are written with a more scientific, analytical mindset luke 1. Continuance in prayer recommended, to which watchfulness and thanksgiving should be joined, colossians 4. Colossians 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. You can read about this in the books called exodus, deuteronomy and. Colossians chapter 4 bible study this is the final of four weekly studies on the book of colossians. Masters, treat your bondservants justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a master in heaven. The concluding section of each of pauls letters contains his benediction, typically expressed as a. As you read and study colossians keep pauls pattern of presentation in mind colossians 12 are doctrinal and corrective whereas colossians 3 4 are practical and reassuring.
Colossians 4 masters, provide your slaves with what bible. The church at colossae began during pauls 3 year ministry at ephesus acts 19. Masters, give unto your servants this verse should have been added to the preceding, to which it properly belongs. Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and. This gives further testimony to the fact that pauls epistles letters were meant to be circulated and read to all churches 4. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. The book of colossians was likely written between a. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of colossians on page 16671669 of the jeremiah study bible. Colossians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. The first verse of this chapter concludes the instructions to bondservants and masters from the previous chapter.
Study the bible online using commentary on colossians and more. First, there is the conclusion of the instruction on reciprocal relationships colossians 4. This is now accepted by most all conservative scholars. Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries.
Walking worthily of the lord to please him in all respects col. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. Colossians says there are some absolutes and jesus is. He closes the epistle with the mention of several of his friends, of whom he gives an honourable testimony. When jesus comes back we will go with him, and so we must now mortify the desires of the flesh v. As you read and study colossians keep pauls pattern of presentation in mind colossians 12 are doctrinal and corrective whereas colossians 34 are practical and reassuring.
Continuance in prayer recommended, to which watchfulness and thanksgiving should be joined, 2. Colossians 4, new living translation nlt the bible app. Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving. In him dwells all the fullness of the godhead bodily. The book of colossians, chapter 4 offers free online access to. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 4. Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a master in heaven. Give my greetings to the brothers at laodicea, and to nympha and the church in her house. A brief commentary for teaching through chapter four of the book of colossians. Author the epistle claims to have been written by the apostle paul 1. Further instructions devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 2. Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Masters, deal with your slaves justly and fairly, since you know that you too have a master in heaven. Introduction to colossians chapter 1 john macarthur. The first 2 chapters present christ as our lord, chapter 3 presents christ as our life and chapter 4 presents christ as our love. Colossians 4 bible study, summary and discussion questions. So pauls exhortations to pray for the churchs mission 4. Colossians 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters at laodicea, and to nympha and the church in her house.
He continues his account of the duty of masters, from the close of the former chapter. The concluding section of each of pauls letters contains his benediction, typically expressed as a prayer or doxology. The apostle paul closes the book of colossians in chapter four with an appeal to continue in prayer but being watchful, but to do so with. These are the only jewish believers among my coworkers. Chapter 1, verse 15, jesus, it says, is the image of the invisible god, the pre. The book of colossians, chapter 4 we hope that you find the content of the book of colossians, chapter 4 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Our text this morning is found in the book of colossians chapter 4, verses 24. Colossians 4 commentary pauls evangelistic concern for. Salute the brethren which are in laodicea, and nymphas, and the church which. Colossians chapter 4 david guziks commentaries on the.
Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal. He continues his account of the duty of masters, from the close of the former chapter, colossians 4. Colossians 4 masters, provide your slaves with what. You have a boss, and you have a owner, and you have a supervisor, and you have a judge, and his name is almighty god. Colossians chapter 4 free online bible study lessons. If you think youre the boss, and you answer to no one because you own the company, you are mistaken.
Directions concerning walking wisely, redeeming of time, and godly conversation, 5,6. He exhorts to the duty of prayer, and to a prudent and decent conduct towards those with whom we converse v. Colossians 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. There is no record of paul ever visiting the colossians church 2. And pray for us, too, that god may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of christ, for which i am in chains. This is how we know that luke, the human author of the gospel of luke and the book of acts, was a physician.
Colossians says there are some absolutes and jesus is the first one. Tychicus was a coworker of paul who would have been able to help the colossian believers understand and apply the apostles teachings in the letter. That which is just and equal as they are bondmen or slaves of whom the apostle speaks, we may at once see with what propriety this exhortation is. For i want you to know what a great conflict i have for you and those in laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh. The first half of the book of colossians is a theological treatise that includes one of the most profound presentations of christology anywhere in the new testament.