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Colossians 2:6

Colossians 2:6
As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord,.... Receiving Christ is believing in him: faith is the eye of the soul, that sees the beauty, glory, fulness, and suitableness of Christ; the foot…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord - Have received him by faith as your Saviour, or as you were instructed respecting his rank, character, and work. The object here is to induce them…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus - Many persons lay a certain stress on the words as and so, and make various fine heads of discourses from them; viz. As ye received Christ in a spirit of…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Colossians 2:4-12

The apostle cautions the Colossians against deceivers (Col 2:4): And this I say lest any man beguile you with enticing words; and Col 2:8, Lest any man spoil you. He insists so much upon the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

As ye have therefore&c. As if to say, "I see with joy your present stedfast faith and consequent holy union; therefore I entreat you at once to stay there and to grow there, for you will be tempted…