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to whom God was pleased to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, who is Christ in you, the hope of glory;
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The Great Unveiling
Commentators unanimously highlight that the great "mystery" God chose to reveal is the inclusion of non-Jews (Gentiles) into His plan of salvation. For ages, this was a hidden truth. Now, God has joyfully made it known that the glorious riches of His plan are for everyone, not just one nation. This was a radical, world-changing revelation.
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Colossians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
To whom. To the saints.
God would make known. "Willed (Greek) to make known;" that is, he was pleased to make thi…
God was pleased (ηθελησεν ο θεος). First aorist active indicative of θελω, to will, to wish. "God willed" this change from hidden …
19th Century
Anglican
To whom God would—that is, God willed. The expression is emphatic. It was of God’s own pleasure, inscrutable to …
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Baptist
Of which I have been made a minister, according to the stewardship of God which was given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God; even the m…
God was pleased to reveal to his people how great is the glorious character of the gospel mystery. Paul’s frequent use of “riches” (GK 4458) sugges…
16th Century
Protestant
To whom God was pleased to make known. Here he puts a bridle on the presumption of men, so that they may not allow themselves to be wise, …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
To whom God would make known The spring and cause of the manifestation of the Gospel to the saints, and chosen of God, is…
Both the sufferings of the Head and of the members are called the sufferings of Christ, and make up, as it were, one body of sufferings. But He suf…
13th Century
Catholic
After Paul commended Christ in relation to God, to all creation, to the entire Church, and to the Colossians themselves, he now commends Christ in …
