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Supernatural Love
Commentators unanimously emphasize that the Colossians' love was not mere human affection. The phrase "in the Spirit" signifies that their love was supernaturally produced, grounded in, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. As multiple scholars note, this love is a fruit of the Spirit, distinguishing it from worldly love that can be selfish or carnal. It is a direct result of God's work in their hearts.
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Albert Barnes
On Colossians 1:8
18th Century
Theologian
Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit. The love worked in you by the Holy Spirit. It was not mere natural affection, but love …
AT Robertson
On Colossians 1:8
Who also declared (ο κα δηλωσας). Articular first aorist active participle of δηλοω, old verb, to make manifest. Epaphras told Pau…
Charles Ellicott
On Colossians 1:8
19th Century
Bishop
Who also declared to us.—This refers to news recently brought by Epaphras to St. Paul at Rome. He had been a minister in St. Paul’…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Colossians 1:7–8
19th Century
Preacher
As you also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; who also declared to us your love in the …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Colossians 1:8
A third item in Paul’s expression of thankfulness concerns the work of Epaphras, through whom the Colossians had been instructed in the Gospel. Wha…
John Gill
On Colossians 1:8
17th Century
Pastor
Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit . Not only their love to God, and Christ, and to all the saints, which …
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…