If so be that ye continue in the faith (ε γε επιμενετε τη πιστε). Condition of the first cla (determined as fulfilled), with a tou…

If you continue in the faith. This means in the belief of the gospel and in holy living. If this were done, they would be presented unblam…

If.—The word, as in Ephesians 3:2; Ephesians 4:21 (where see Notes), conveys an assumption that is not truly hypothetic…

And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in ea…

Those who emphasize the future aspects of v.22 explain v.23 as a warning against indolence and complacency. The Colossians will be thus presented t…

If you continue. Here we have an exhortation to perseverance, by which he admonishes them that all the grace that had been conferred on th…

If you continue in the faith
In the doctrine of faith which they had received and embraced; and in the grace of fait…

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…

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 …