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And you (κα υμας). Accusative case in a rather loose sentence, to be explained as the object of the infinitive παραστησα in verse …
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
And you, that were sometime alienated. In this work of reconciling heaven and earth, you at Colo e, who were once enemies of God, have bee…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Alienated.—Not naturally aliens, but estranged. (See Note on Ephesians 2:12.)
By wicked works.—Properly,
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
The church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. For it pleased the Father that…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
Verse 20 has presented the general aspect of the reconciling work of Christ; vv.21–23 show how this applies personally and specifically to the Colo…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
And whereas you were formerly. The general doctrine which he had presented he now applies particularly to them, so that they may feel that…
John Gill
JohnGill
And you that were sometime alienated
The general blessing of grace and reconciliation, which belongs to the whole bo…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Christ in His human nature is the visible manifestation of the invisible God, and he who has seen Him has seen the Father. Let us adore these myste…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
After the Apostle commended Christ in His relationship to God and to all creatures, he now commends Him in His relationship to the Church. He does …
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson