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Colossians 3:4

Colossians 3:4
When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

When Christ, who is our life, shall appear,.... The Vulgate Latin version, and some copies, read, "your life". Christ is the author of spiritual life, the fountain from whence it springs, the object…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

When Christ, who is our life - Notes, Joh 1:4; Joh 11:25, note. Shall appear - In the day when he shall come to judge the world. Then shall ye also appear with him in glory - 1Th 4:16-17. Christians…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

When Christ, who is our life - When Christ comes to judge the world, ye shall appear with him in his glory, and in an eternal state of blessedness.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Colossians 3:1-4

The apostle, having described our privileges by Christ in the former part of the epistle, and our discharge from the yoke of the ceremonial law, comes here to press upon us our duty as inferred…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

When Christ … shall appear R.V., somewhat more closely, shall be manifested; leaving the Secret Place of His glory to return to human sight, in His Second Advent. The verb is used in the same…