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The Church's One Head
Commentators explain that Jesus being the "head of the body, the church," signifies His absolute authority and leadership. The church is not a mere organization but a living organism with Christ as its single, sovereign ruler and source of life. Scholars like Calvin stress that this title is too majestic for any other person, making Christ the sole governor of His people.
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Albert Barnes
On Colossians 1:18
18th Century
Theologian
And he is the head of the body, the Church. See Barnes' notes on Ephesians 1:22; see also his notes on Ephesians 5:23.
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AT Robertson
On Colossians 1:18
The head of the body (η κεφαλη του σωματος). Jesus is first also in the spiritual realm as he is in nature (verses 18-20). Paul is…
Charles Ellicott
On Colossians 1:18
19th Century
Bishop
He is the head.—"He" is again emphatic. "He who is the image of God, He also is the Head." (On the title itself, see Ephesians 1:2…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Colossians 1:15–19
19th Century
Preacher
The firstborn of every creature: for by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Colossians 1:18
Paul’s third affirmation concerning Christ’s supremacy relates to the new creation: “And he is the head of the body, the church” (v.18a; cf. 2:19; …
John Calvin
On Colossians 1:18
16th Century
Theologian
The head of the body. Having discussed in a general way Christ’s excellence and his sovereign dominion over all creatures, he again return…
John Gill
On Colossians 1:18
17th Century
Pastor
And he is the head of the body, the church
By "the church" is meant, not any particular congregated church, as the c…
Matthew Henry
On Colossians 1:15–23
17th Century
Minister
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…