Colossians 1:11 (NKJV) strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy; 3. The first clause, though its purpose is designated by the following εἰς, has a close connection with the preceding. The power which characterizes His glory is the measure of the strength to be imparted to the Colossians (Romans 6:4). 2. We read in this prayer of ‘ all spiritual wisdom,’ of ‘walking worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing,’ of ‘fruit in every good work,’ and now of ‘ all power,’ and lastly of ‘ all patience and longsuffering.’ These are not instances of being obsessed with a word, but each of them has its own appropriate force, and here the comprehensive completeness of the strength available for our many-sided weakness is marvellously revealed. "Patience" toward those whom one cannot repel (Chrysostom). The many-sided strength which may be ours. But believers in the present state are not perfect, they have not arrived at the ultimate goal. Perhaps its only parallel is John 1:1-14 where Christ is portrayed as the Logos of creation, equal to God. James Rosscup writes that "Lightfoot is excellent in this 1865 work revised in 1879. Compare App-172. He gives it all, but there is a tragical difference between the full cup put into our hands and the few drops carried to our lips. 2. Consider carefully the contents of these prayers being offered by Paul and his associates. 11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, But even the fact of being strengthened with all might according to the glorious power of God, or the strength of his glory, does not relieve saintly experience from its more chastening and humbling aspects. Colossians ‘ALL POWER’ Colossians 1:11 {R.V.}. More than a merely human strength is requisite for a proper, endurance of trials, injuries, and wrongs, in order that the soul shall be kept in purity and peace, without resentment or disturbance of its rest in Christ, and also for that. The way of Christ is joyful ‘patient endurance and longsuffering’, bearing with others, putting up with their weaknesses, and seeking to help them while at the same time being careful not to be caught in the same trap, and having joy in doing so. Therefore do they need “patience and long-mindedness;” and because these graces dwell not in their unassisted nature, the apostle prays that the strength of God be for this purpose imparted to them. But, not to notice other varieties of opinion, we incline to give the words a more extended signification than to resignation, or quietness under injury. And thus “all patience and long-suffering” are possessed, and for a fifth time, in the fulness of his heart, the apostle writes πᾶσαν. [ Makrothumia (Greek #3115), toward persons: hupomoneen (Greek #5281), as to things.] Jesus said to his suffering ones, "Rejoice and be exceeding glad." 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. The equipment with power is proportioned not simply to the recipient’s need, but to the Divine supply. Colossians Greeting. November 21, 2010. They need not be afraid, for it can not blow out anything but sin, which is bound to come out, or the devil will get them. Amplified: PAUL, AN apostle (special messenger) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah), by the will of God, and Timothy [our] brother,. We draw our strength from heaven. (290) We tend to ignore that sort of thing until we have to confront it. Garland Elkins, Thomas B. Warren Editors. Read Colossians 1 commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). Paul's salutation to the Colossian Christians. How? "—( Colossians 1:11.). Colossians 1:11 [11] May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, (ESV) Dunamoumenoi (“ strengthened”) is a present participle, signifying continuous action by God. Fallen humanity is feeble, but rises under this gift into prowess and majesty. [Note: _ The Book of Colossians. For the grandest human power has its bounds, beyond which it is but absolute weakness. Many readers of these comments will have multiple definitions and images of leadership circulating in … 57.] Only here. (Colossians 1:11.) ... (Col. 1:11). The Greek text means “patient endurance.” Colossians 1… The tremendous force of the sunbeam which still falls so gently on a sleeper’s face as not to disturb the closed eyes is but a parable of the strength which characterises the divine glory. They must, therefore, arm themselves with an admirable patience, that what Isaiah says may be accomplished, In hope and in silence shall be your strength. We are all like the figures in some old Greek temples which stand upright with their burdens on their heads. August 1, 2010. The noun is usually rendered ‘power,’ but to do so here destroys the verbal correspondence which is found in the Greek. Here is a Bible study, commentary, and summary of Colossians chapter one. And all this will make it possible to have the paradox practically realised in our own experience, ‘As sorrowful yet always rejoicing.’ One has seen potassium burning underwater. Greek. Commentary on Luke 23:33-43. ‘With all strength;’ by means of every form of strength imparted by God (Meyer). Commentary on Colossians 3:1-11 View Bible Text The “heavenly-mindedness” of this text presents an immediate problem to the preacher. Biblical Commentary (Bible Study) Colossians 1:1-14 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: The Apostle Paul wrote this letter (epistle) to the church at Colossae, a small city located on the Lycus River in Asia Minor (modern Turkey)—known for its production of wool and woolen goods. Our sorrows make rents through which His strength flows. He endures and conquers, but it is not without vehement passion and spiritual struggles, occasionally verging on a repining and rebellion, of which he bitterly repents (Job 41:6). We have, if we choose to make it our own and to use it as ours, more than enough to make us ‘more than conquerors’ over all sins and all sorrows. God offers to give us strength, so we can be strong, even when falsely accused (, John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament, Expository Notes with Practical Observations on the New Testament, Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary, Heinrich Meyer's Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Johann Albrecht Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament, Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible, Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture, Justin Edwards' Family Bible New Testament, John Eadie's Commentary on Galatians, Ephesians, Colossians and Philippians, William Godbey's Commentary on the New Testament, Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Stanley Derickson - Notes on Selected Books. That is hard at times. Colossians 1:11-14 is the conclusion of Paul’s prayer for the Colossian believers that began in verse 9. Colossians 3:1-11. “So far from any one being able to stand, through dependence on his own strength, the power of God shews itself illustriously in helping our infirmity.” Lastly, he shews in what it is that the strength of believers ought to display itself — in all patience and long-suffering. (p. 28), The same type of "power" is available to Christians, i.e. We do not receive that great gift of divine strength to bear only, but also to work, and such work is one of the best ways of bearing and one of the best helps to doing so. "Because of the cross, we can live in great confidence and joy that all the things that are so wrong will be made right and that Christ has already begun putting all things right. "Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;". This verb occurs only here in the New Testament, though it is found in the Septuagint as the representative of two Hebrew verbs, Psalms 68:29; Ecclesiastes 10:10. Over against it is set the almightiness of God, whose infiniteness is the only degree of strength which he can give his trusting child. The average experience of present-day Christians reminds one of the great tanks that may be seen in India, that have been suffered to go to ruin, and so an elaborate system of irrigation comes to nothing, and the great river that should have been drawn off into them runs past them, all but unused. Commentary on Luke 12:13-21. A divine invigoration of every faculty of the soul is asked for. These small group studies of Colossians contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. I used to think that trials were only for a time and then we would be "THERE" and not have any more trials - not quite how it works. The battle is not won by might, nor is the race won by swiftness; the whole scheme and outcome of life must be immediately connected with the might of God; then all goodness will come to fruition, and all evil will be withered as by an infinite blight. Shepherds Of Malfeasance-- Jeremiah 23:1-6, Colossians 1:11-20, Luke 1:68-79, Psalm 46-- Dean Feldmeyer, Thomas Willadsen, Ron Love, Mary Austin, Christopher Keating, George Reed, Bethany Peerbolte-- Christ The King (Proper 29) - C-- 2019 Romans 5:3 -In such trials ‘the Christian is glad, and certain of the victory of his cause, of his reward with God both in his own heart and in heaven’ (Braune). Colossians 1:11 strengthened (PPPMPN) with all power according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously (NASB: Lockman). being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, Some take ‘in’ as pointing to the element in which the strengthening occurs, giving to ‘strength’ a subjective sense. We can see more of heaven when the leaves are off the trees. Commentary, Colossians 1:11-20, Mariam Kammell, Christ the King, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013. Longsuffering is bad enough, but we are to do it with joyfulness! We don"t want to speak of patience and longsuffering do we? Paul Thanks God for the Colossians All might—Every form of strength. “that you may walk “ Colossians 1:1 “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our … How different the patience which God gives by His own imparted strength, from the sullen submission or hysterical abandonment to sorrow, or the angry rebellion characterising Godless grief! Colossians 1:9-12 Commentary: Knowledge of God’s Will. 2 Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. Colossians 1:11 Parallel Verses [ See commentary ]Colossians 1:11, NIV: "being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience,"Colossians 1:11, ESV: "being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy;" And wonderful and condemnatory as the thought is, that power is the unlimited limit of the possibilities of our possession. If we survey the glory of God in creation, the immensity of its architectural power overwhelms us; or in providence, its exhaustless and versatile energy perplexes us; or in redemption, its moral achievements delight and amaze us. Colossians 1:9 Or “experience God’s will for your lives.” The Greek word thelema, can also mean “desire” or “pleasure.” Colossians 1:11 As translated from the Aramaic. We have access to a source which can fill our whole nature, can flower into all gracious forms, can cope with all our exigencies, and make us all-round men, complete in Jesus Christ, and, having this, what do we make of it, what do we show for it? Unto all patience - so as to attain to all [ hupomoneen (Greek #5281)] brave, patient constancy, perseverance in the faith, in spite of trials of persecutors and seductions of false teachers. The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Colossians Commentary by A. R. FAUSSET CHAPTER 1 Col 1:1-29.ADDRESS: INTRODUCTION: CONFIRMING EPAPHRAS' TEACHING: THE GLORIES OF CHRIST: THANKSGIVING AND The form of the word ‘strengthened’ here would be more fully represented by ‘being strengthened,’ and suggests an unintermitted process of bestowal and reception of God’s might rendered necessary by our continuous human weakness, and by the tear and wear of life. Paraphrase of Colossians and Commentary of Colossians. "Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness. Let us pause a little, and help ourselves to begin this Both are ascribed to saints: only makrothumia (Greek #3115) to God (Trench). This is a martyr story. With joyfulness - Paul's own practice in trial (Acts 16:25; Romans 5:3; Romans 5:11). (Barclay p. 109), 2. But Paul lays a harder duty on us even in promising a great gift to us, when he puts before us an ideal of joy mingling with patience and longsuffering. [ En (Greek #1722) pasee (Greek #3956) dunamei (Greek #1411) dunamoumenoi (Greek #1412)] 'Being made mighty with (literally, in) all (every kind of) might.'. 3. And the measure of this gift is-, κατὰ τὸ κράτος τῆς δόξης αὐτοῦ—“according to the might of His glory,” that is, the might which is characteristic of His glory. The prayer, however, in the Ephesian Epistle looks to “knowledge of the love of Christ” as its object; the prayer here to power of endurance of trial and suffering. COLOSSIANS 1. Neither does it occur in the classical, though it is used by the ecclesiastical writers. God’s strength is given that we may bear ours calmly, and upright like these fair forms that hold up the heavy architecture as if it were a feather, or like women with water-jars on their heads, which only make their carriage more graceful and their step more firm. Of the persecution we must endure, Jesus says, "Rejoice in that day and leap for joy!" Do you resent your tender conscience and morality or do you rejoice in such things? It means not only the ability to bear things, but the ability, in bearing them, to turn them into glory. He who patiently endures without despondency or the desire to ‘recompense evil for evil,’ and to whom by faith even ‘the night is light about him,’ is far on the way to perfection. Patience; endurance under trials. No parts of his letters are so lofty, so impassioned, so full of his soul, as when he rises from speaking of God to men to speaking to God for men. The main petition is for wisdom and spiritual understanding applied chiefly, as is to be carefully noted, to the knowledge of God’s will . There is rest set before them, but they have not reached it; hopes held out, but their fruition has not come. The "glorious power" of God is the strength of God"s glory. “The one is opposed to cowardice or despondency, the other to wrath or revenge” (Lightf.). By the time of the writing of But when we contrast what we have by God’s gift and what we have in our personal experience and use in our daily life, the contrast may well bring shame, even though the contrast brings to us hope to lighten the shame. While He is rich, can I be poor? (1-2) Paul greets the Christians in Colosse. Adam Clarke Commentary. Colossians 1 – The Greatness of Jesus Christ A. Greeting and giving of thanks. ано с обстоятельствами, а «великодушие» — с трудными людьми. Let us endeavour to gather from these words some hints as to what it is God’s purpose that we should become. Bible Commentary for Colossians 1:11 Wesley's Notes for Colossians 1:11 1:11 Strengthened unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness - This is the highest point: not only to know, to do, to suffer, the whole will of God; but to suffer it to the end, not barely with patience, but with thankful joy. It is natural to him. Colossians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God and Timothy our brother, (NASB: Lockman) Greek: Paulos apostolos Christou Iesou dia th elemato s Theou kai Timotheos o adelphos. Both of them and their correspondent verbs are used not simply in reference to the pressure of present evil, but also to the prospect of coming deliverance, and as adjuncts or qualities of faith, or the life of faith. This gives further testimony to the fact that Paul’s epistles (letters) were meant to be circulated and read to all churches (4:16). The knowledge of God’s Will and the ‘walk worthy of the Lord’ are the means whereby the power which is ever eager to make its dwelling in us, can reach its end. The key of the treasure-chamber is in our possession, and on each of us His gracious face smiles the permission which His gracious lips utter in words, ‘Be it unto thee even as thou wilt.’ If we are conscious of defect, if our weakness is beaten by the assaults of temptation, or crushed by sorrows that ride it down in a fierce attack, the fault is our own. May you be made strong. Presumably, the Colossians were experiencing hardship and struggle of some sort, perhaps related to the false teachings they were wrestling with. is forbearance, the patience of spirit which will not retaliate. unto all patience and longsuffering. (The Bible Knowledge Commentary New Testament, p. 679) Day One Study. ᾿εν πάσῃ δυνάμει δυναμούμενοι. . The early definition of Chrysostom is fanciful- μακροθυμεῖ γάρ τις πρὸς ἐκείνους οὓς δυνατὸν καὶ ἀμύνασθαι, ὑπομένει δὲ οὓς οὐ δύναται ἀμύνασθαι—“Long-suffering is exercised toward those whom we can punish, patience toward those whom we are unable to punish,” wherefore he adds, “patience is never ascribed to God, but long-suffering often.” Others refer the first noun to feeling under what God sends; and the second, to feeling under what man inflicts. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colosse: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.. a. Comm. There seems to be no reference in ., as Alford supposes, to their attitude in conflict with error.— : not to be taken (as by Mey., Ell., Hofm., Weiss, Abb.) Paul often strengthened the churches by teaching them (Acts 14:22; Acts 16:4-5). That patient and joyful submission under trials which becomes the friends of Christ, it is difficult for them to exercise, and nothing will effectually secure it but the power of God. (Barclay p. 110). Repair them and keep the sluices open, and all will blossom again. His glorious might (Ephesians 1:19; Romans 6:4) Eadie notes, "If we survey the glory of God in creation, the immensity of its architectural power overwhelms us; or in providence, its exhaustless and versatile energy perplexes us; or in redemption, its moral achievements delight and amaze us." The ground of such joy, so often shown in Christian martyrdom, is given by St. Peter (1 Peter 4:13), “Rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.” Of that joy St. Paul himself was a bright example in his present captivity. It is more trying to virtue to bear than to act: or, as a-Lapide says, fortia agere Romanum est, aiebat Scaevola, sed fortia pati Christianum est. It is demanded by the conditions of our human weakness. Will they not, with so much of God in them, realize the God-like in spiritual heroism, so as to resist evil, overcome temptation, banish fear, surmount difficulties, embrace opportunities of well-doing, obtain victory over death, and prove that they are able to rise above everything before which unaided humanity sinks and succumbs. A third class understand by the one term the state of temper under difficulties; and, by the other, mental calmness under suffering. 1. "empowered with all power" (Robertson p. 476). Focusing on 3:1-4, what ideas are repeated in these verses that connect with what you read in Colossians 2(give verses)? "It is the ability to go manfully onward in the midst of life"s setbacks." Does not God say to us, ‘Ye are not straitened in me, ye are straitened in yourselves; I beseech you be ye enlarged.’. Colossians 1:11-20. Colossians 1:15-20 This passage clearly demonstrates that, just because the term "firstborn" is used, it does not mean the subject was literally born first, as occurs physically to mammals. The command would be an impossible one if there were not the assurance that we should be ‘strengthened with all might.’ We plainly need an infusion of diviner strength than our own, if that strange marriage of joy and sorrow should take place, and they should at once occupy our hearts. Colossians 1:9-11 New International Version Update 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. 11 May you be made strong with all the strength that comes … Now a glance at the Book of Job will show that, while in respect of physical trial he is resignation itself (Job 1:21; Job 2:10), yet that under the spiritual trial, which is the great subject of the book, he is the reverse of what is commonly called patient. Suffering with joyfulness—Triumph in the fire, of which the glorious company of martyrs are witnesses, thus becomes a possibility. Most of us are strong only at points, and weak in others. 3 For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Toward these graces, in every form, the strengthening leads. Study the bible online using commentary on Colossians 1 and more! This joy characterizes, or rather accompanies, as the preposition implies, the graces of patience and long-suffering. The next element in Paul’s desires, as set forth in the ideal here, is a worthy walk, a practical life, or course of conduct which is worthy of Jesus Christ, and in every respect pleases Him. The strengthening that Paul was praying for, wouldn"t result in miracles, superhuman strength or the removal of all difficulties. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. . Colossians 1:11-20. COLOSSIANS 1:1-8 . According to his glorious power - `according to the power (the characteristic) of His glory:' here appropriate to Paul's argument (Ephesians 1:19; Ephesians 6:10): as its exuberant 'riches' in Ephesians 3:16. It is no less rendered necessary by the nature of the divine strength imparted, which is ever communicating itself, and like the ocean cannot but pour so much of its fulness as can be received into every creek and crack on its shore. Gospel. Biblical Commentary (Bible Study) Colossians 3:1-11 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: The Apostle Paul and his coworker Timothy wrote this letter to the church at Colossae (v. 1), a small city in Asia Minor (modern Turkey). It is a law of the Divine dealings that His strength is ‘made perfect in weakness.’ God leads us in to a darkened room to show us His wonders. COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY. ... Colossians 1:5-10 Colossians 1:11-16 Colossians 1:17-23 Colossians 1:24-29 Colossians 2:1-5 Colossians 2:6-12 Colossians 2:13-17 Colossians 2:18-20 Colossians 2:21-23 The Christian greatly needs patience and longsuffering for the precise reason that MANY EVENTS AND PEOPLE in life will try one"s patience and fortitude. If we do not wrench away ourselves from contact with Him, He will ‘strengthen us with all might.’ If we keep near Him we may have calm confidence that power will be ours that shall equal our need and outstrip our desires. By displaying patient endurance and longsuffering, and being joyful in their doing of it. Patience and longsuffering may be silent, simply resigned, quietly submissive and expectant; it may be very triumphant, not to resent or not to use the language of reproach; but far beyond this the Apostle"s desire extends; he will have the patience and the longsuffering of the saints expressed in "joyfulness." The difference is joy. And this kind of life requires the full power of God. —Every form of strength. Sadly, the people we tend to be the least longsuffering with, are those people we claim to love the most, i.e. (objectively) forbearance or (subjectively) fortitude: -longsuffering, patience. “Strengthened”-. The remedy is that the Christian should be so filled with joy that he is able to meet all his trials with a buoyant sense of mastery. 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