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Faith's Unfailing Partner
Commentators consistently point out that Paul gives thanks for the Colossians' faith and their love together. They explain that genuine faith in Christ is not merely an internal belief; it inevitably produces an active, caring love for other believers. As several scholars note, this love for "all the saints" is the tangible fruit and proof of a living faith.
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Colossians
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Albert Barnes
On Colossians 1:4
18th Century
Theologian
Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus. Namely, by Epaphras, who had informed Paul of the steadfastness of their faith and love ([Re…
AT Robertson
On Colossians 1:4
Having heard of (ακουσαντες). Literary plural unless Timothy is included. Aorist active participle of ακουω of antecedent action t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Colossians 1:1–14
19th Century
Preacher
Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colos…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Colossians 1:4
Verses 4–8 express the grounds and occasion of Paul’s thanksgiving. The apostle specifically mentions three things, the first being the good report…
John Calvin
On Colossians 1:4
16th Century
Theologian
Having heard of your faith. This was a means of stirring up his love towards them, and his concern for their welfare, when he heard that t…
John Gill
On Colossians 1:4
17th Century
Pastor
Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus
This expresses the matter of their thankfulness, or what it was they ga…
Matthew Henry
On Colossians 1:1–8
17th Century
Minister
All true Christians are brothers and sisters to one another. Faithfulness runs through every character and relation of the Christian life. Faith, h…