Albert Barnes Commentary Colossians 2:13

Albert Barnes Commentary

Colossians 2:13

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Colossians 2:13

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"And you, being dead through your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, you, [I say], did he make alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses;" — Colossians 2:13 (ASV)

And you, being dead in your sins. (See Barnes on Ephesians 2:1).

And the uncircumcision of your flesh. That is, Gentiles, and giving unrestrained indulgence to the desires of the flesh. They lived as those who had not by any religious rite or covenant brought themselves under obligations to lead holy lives.

Has he quickened. (See Barnes on Ephesians 2:1).

Together with him. In virtue of his being restored to life. That is, the resurrection of the Lord Jesus was the means of imparting to us spiritual life.