to perish = for ( App-104 .) corruption. See Rev 8:21 .
using . Greek. apochresie. Only here,
commandments . Greek. entalma. Only here, Matthew 15:9 . Mark 7:7 .
doctrines . The doctrines of men and demons are various, and therefore plural. See Matthew 15:9 . Mark 7:7 . 1 Timothy 4:1 ; but the Divine teaching is one - 1 Timothy 1:10 ; 1Ti 4:6 , 1 Timothy 4:13 , 1 Timothy 4:16 , & c.
Verse 1
would = desire. App-102 .
knew . App-132 .
conflict. See Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:20 .
for. App-104 .
at . App-104 .
not . App-105 .
seen . App-133 .
in. App-104 .
Verse 2
That. Greek. hina , in order that.
comforted. App-134 .
knit together. See Acts 9:22 .
love. App-136 .
unto. App-104 .
riches. See Colossians 1:27 .
full assurance. Greek. plerophoria. Here, 1 Thessalonians 1:8 . Hebrews 6:11 ; Hebrews 6:10 , Heb 6:22 .
understanding. App-132 .
to = unto, as above; or, with a view to.
acknowledgement . App-132 .
mystery. App-193 .
God. App-98 .
and, &c. The texts read "even Christ".
Christ. App-98 .
Verse 3
hid. Greek a pokruphos. Only here, Mark 4:22 .Luke 8:17 .
knowledge . App-132 .
Verse 4
lest, &c. = in order that (Greek. hina) no one (Greek. medeis).
beguile = deceive. Greek. paralogizomai. Here and James 1:22 .
with . App-104 .
enticing words. Greek. pilhanelogia. Only here.
Verse 5
though = even if ( App-118 ., a).
with. App-104 .
spirit. App-101 .
beholding. App-133 .
order. See 1 Corinthians 14:40 .
stedfastness. Greek. stereoma. Only here.
faith. App-150 .
in = unto. App-104 .
Verse 6
Christ Jesus . App-08 .
Lord . App-98 . For this full title see Romans 6:23 .
Verse 7
Rooted. See Ephesians 3:17 .
built up. See Acts 20:33 , and compare Ephesians 2:20 .
stablished . See Romans 15:8 (confirm).
in = by.
therein = in ( App-104 ) it.
Verse 8
Beware = See ( App-133 ) to it.
lest. App-105 .
any man. App-123 .
spoil . Greek sula gogeo. Only here.
through . App-104 .Colossians 2:1 .
philosophy . Greek philosophia. Only here.
after . App-104 .
men. App-123 .
rudiments . See Galatians 1:4 , Galatians 1:3 .
world. App-129 .
Verse 9
For = Because.
dwelleth , See Colossians 1:19 .
fulness . See Colossians 1:19 .
Godhead. App-98 .
bodily . Greek somatikos. Only here. The adjective in Luke 3:22 . 1 Timothy 4:8 .
Verse 10
complete . See Colossians 1:9 .
Which = Who.
principality. App-172 .
power . App-172 .
Verse 11
also . Should follow "circumcised".
are = were.
made without hands . See 2 Corinthians 5:1 .
putting off Greek. apekdusis. Only here.
of the sins . Omit. by. App-104 .
Verse 12
Buried with . See Romans 6:4 .
baptism . App-115 . His baptism unto death.
wherein = in ( App-104 .) Whom.
also , &c. = ye were raised ( App-178 .) also, and ep. Colossians 3:1 and Ephesians 2:6 ,
operation . App-172 .
hath . Omit.
raised . App-178 .
from , &c. App-139 .
Verse 13
being. i.e. at that time.
sins , App-128 .
quickened together = made alive together. See Ephesians 2:6 .
Him. Texts add, "even you".
forgiven = graciously forgiven. App-184 .
trespasses. Some as "sins", above.
Verse 14
Blotting out = Having blotted out. See Acts 3:19 .
handwriting . Greek. cheirographon. Only here.
ordinances . See Acts 16:4 ,
against. App-104 .
contrary. Greek hupenantios. Only here and Hebrews 10:27 .
out of. App-104 .
way = midst.
nailing = having nailed. Greek. proseloo. Only here.
His . Read "the".
Verse 15
spoiled = put off . Greek. apekduomai. Only here and Colossians 3:9 .
made a shew of . Greek. deigmatizo. Only here. The verb paradeigmatizo, to expose to public infamy, occurs: Matthew 1:19 and Hebrews 6:6 .
openly. See Mark 8:32 .
triumphing over . Compare 2 Corinthians 2:14 .
it. i.e. - the cross.
Verse 16
no . App-106 .
man . App-123 .
judge . App-122 .
meat , &c. = eating and drinking.
respect . Litearal, part, i.e. taking part.
holy day = feast. See Leviticus 23:0 .
new moon . See 1 Chronicles 23:31 .
sabbath days = sabbaths. See Leviticus 23:3 , Leviticus 23:7 , Leviticus 23:8 , Leviticus 23:21 , Leviticus 23:24 , Leviticus 23:27-32 , Leviticus 23:35 , Leviticus 23:36 , Leviticus 23:38 , Leviticus 23:39 . John 20:1 .
Verse 18
no man . Greek. m edeis.
beguile you of your reward = defraud you of your prize. Greek. katabrabeua. Only here.
in, &c. Lit, willing ( App-102 ) in ( App-104 ), i.e. being a devotee to.
humility. See Acts 20:19 .
worshipping. See Acts 26:5 (religion).
intruding into = investigating. Greek embateuo. Only here.
not. Most texts omit.
seen. App-133 .
puffed up . See 1 Corinthians 4:6 .
by . App-104 .
his fleshly mind = the mind of his flesh, i.e. the old Adam nature.
Verse 19
holding = holding fast. The central theme of the Epistle is the necessity of holding fast to the Head, from. App-104 .
Which = Whom.
by. App-104 .Colossians 2:1 .
joints . See Ephesians 4:16 .
bands . See Acts 8:23 (bond).
having nourishment ministered . See 2 Corinthians 9:10 .
increase . See Ephesians 4:11 .
Verse 20
if . App-118 ., a.
be dead = died.
from , App-104 .
subject , &c. Mid. of Greek. dogmatizo, which means to impose dogmas upon one. Supply Ellipsis with " such as ".
Verse 21
not . Greek. mede.
handle . Greek. thingano. Only here, Hebrews 11:28 ; Hebrews 12:20 .
Verse 22
to perish = for ( App-104 .) corruption. See Rev 8:21 .
using . Greek. apochresie. Only here,
commandments . Greek. entalma. Only here, Matthew 15:9 . Mark 7:7 .
doctrines . The doctrines of men and demons are various, and therefore plural. See Matthew 15:9 . Mark 7:7 . 1 Timothy 4:1 ; but the Divine teaching is one - 1 Timothy 1:10 ; 1Ti 4:6 , 1 Timothy 4:13 , 1 Timothy 4:16 , & c.
Verse 23
Which = Which order of. have is having.
shew = reputation. App-121 .
will worship . Greek. ethelothreskeia, i.e. self-imposed worship. Only here.
neglecting = not sparing. Greek. apheidia. Only here.
honour = value.
to . App-104 .
satisfying . Greek. pleamone. Only here. Ascetic observances are of no value as remedies against the old nature.