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commentaryMatthew Henry on Colossians 2:1-7The soul prospers when we have clear knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus. When we not only believe with the heart, but are ready, when called, to make confession with the mouth. Knowledge and faith make a soul rich…Matthew HenrycommentaryPaul's Concern for the Colossians. (a. d. 62.)PAUL'S CONCERN FOR THE COLOSSIANS. (A. D. 62.) We may observe here the great concern which Paul had for these Colossians and the other churches which he had not any personal knowledge of. The apostle had never been at C…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Colossians 2:1-7Introduction to the polemical part of the Epistle. I. PERSONAL CONCERN. 1. Paul's striving. "For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you. and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Colossians 2:1-3Three wonderful things. We have here— I. A NOBLE ANXIETY. In the words he here uses Paul pictures his eagerness as the eagerness of the racer and the wrestler in the then familiar national games. So far there is nothing…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Colossians 2:1-3Nature and objects of the apostle's struggle on behalf of the saints. "For I would have you know how great a struggle I have for you and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh." His…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Colossians 2:1For I would have you know how great a strife I have on behalf of you and those in Laodicea (Colossians 4:12, Colossians 4:13; 2 Corinthians 11:28, 2 Corinthians 11:29; Romans 1:9-13; Philippians 1:8, Philippians 1:25-30…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Colossians 2:1-7SECTION IV. THE APOSTLE'S CONCERN FOR THE COLOSSI. AN CHURCH. So far the contents of the letter have been of a general and preparatory character. New the writer begins to indicate the special purpose he has in view by d…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Colossians 2:1-3St. Paul's anxieties for the Colossians, and how they were allayed. I. ST. PAUL'S ANXIETIES FOR BRETHREN HE HAD NEVER SEEN. We infer from this passage, as well as from other considerations, that the apostle had not visi…Joseph S. Exell and contributors