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Colossians 1:3

Colossians 1:3
We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

We give thanks to God,.... Meaning himself and Timothy. This is the beginning of the epistle, which is introduced with a thanksgiving to God; to whom praise and thankfulness are always due as a…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

We give thanks to God - See the notes at the parallel place in Eph 1:15-16. Praying always for you - See the Rom 1:9, note; Eph 1:16, note; compare 1Th 1:2.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

We give thanks to God - Who is the author of all good; and from whom the grace, which has produced your conversion, has sprung by his mission of Christ Jesus. See the note on Eph 1:15, Eph 1:16…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Colossians 1:3-8

Here he proceeds to the body of the epistle, and begins with thanksgiving to God for what he had heard concerning them, though he had no personal acquaintance with them, and knew their state and…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

thanksgiving for the colossian saints

3. We give thanks So Rom 1:8; 1Co 1:4; Eph 1:16; 1Th 1:2; 1Th 2:13; 2Th 1:3; 2Th 2:13; Phm 1:4. Thanksgiving is the instinct of the life of grace. These…