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and Jesus that is called Justus, who are of the circumcision: these only [are my] fellow-workers unto the kingdom of God, men that have been a comfort unto me.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Jesus which is called Justus (Ιησους ο λεγομενος Ιουστος). Another illustration of the frequency of the name Jesus (Joshua). The s…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And Jesus which is called Justus. The name Jesus was probably the one he bore among the Jews. Justus is a Roman name, and was probably the…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Jesus, who is called Justus.—The surname “Justus” is found in Acts 1:23; Acts 18:7; we learn from tradition that by it,…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

In vv.10–15 six persons join in sending greetings to the Colossian church.

Three of them—Aristarchus, Mark, and Jesus Justus—were Jewish Chri…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

These only are fellow-workers, — that is, of the circumcision; for he later names others, but they were of the uncircumcision. He means, t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Jesus, which is called Justus
The former of these names is the same with Joshua, and was very frequent with the …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Paul had differed with Barnabas on account of this Mark. Yet he is not only reconciled but also recommends him to the churches. This is an example …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Previously, Paul gave specific teachings for each group of people; here he gives instructions for everyone. First, he shows what their relationship…

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