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Colossians 1:23

Colossians 1:23
If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

If ye continue in the faith,.... In the doctrine of faith which they had received and embraced; and in the grace of faith, and the exercise of it which was implanted in them; and in the profession of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

If ye continue in the faith - In the belief of the gospel, and in holy living. If this were done, they would be presented unblameable be fore God; if not, they would not be. The meaning is, that it…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

If ye continue in the faith - This will be the case if you, who have already believed in Christ Jesus, continue in that faith, grounded in the knowledge and love of God, and settled - made firm and…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Colossians 1:12-29

Here is a summary of the doctrine of the gospel concerning the great work of our redemption by Christ. It comes in here not as the matter of a sermon, but as the matter of a thanksgiving; for our…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

if With a certain emphasis in the Greek, pressingon the saints the need of watching and prayer; a need which leaves untouched in their proper sphere the sure promises of the "final perseverance" of…