Lectionary Calendar
Monday, April 29th, 2024
the Fifth Week after Easter
the Fifth Week after Easter
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Bible Commentaries
Abbott's Illustrated New Testament Abbott's NT
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain.
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Bibliographical Information
Abbott, John S. C. & Abbott, Jacob. "Commentary on Colossians 3". "Abbott's Illustrated New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/ain/colossians-3.html. 1878.
Abbott, John S. C. & Abbott, Jacob. "Commentary on Colossians 3". "Abbott's Illustrated New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (53)New Testament (19)Individual Books (13)
Verse 1
Verse 1
Risen with Christ; Colossians 2:12.
Verse 3
Verse 3
Dead; that is, your former life of worldliness and sin was ended by your union with Christ.
Verse 5
Verse 5
Mortify--your members; keep evil propensities under strict subjection.
Verse 7
Verse 7
Sometime; formerly.
Verse 9
Verse 9
The old man; the former man.
Verse 16
Verse 16
The word of Christ; the doctrine of Christ.
Verse 21
Verse 21
Provoke not your children, &c.; that is, in all things deal with them gently and tenderly.
Verse 22
Verse 22
Eye-service; pretended fidelity.--Singleness; honesty and faithfulness.
Verse 23
Verse 23
As to the Lord; that is, feeling a direct responsibility to him.