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in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden.
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Christ is the Complete Treasure
Commentators agree that this verse presents Jesus as the exclusive and all-sufficient source of spiritual wisdom and knowledge. Paul argues against any need for supplemental philosophies or 'higher knowledge' from other sources. For the believer, everything necessary for salvation and spiritual life is found entirely in Christ, making a search for truth outside of Him unnecessary.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In whom. Margin, wherein. The more correct translation is, "in whom." The reference is undoubtedly to Christ, as his name is the …
In whom (εν ω). This locative form can refer to μυστηριου or to Χριστου. It really makes no difference in sense since Christ is th…
19th Century
Anglican
In whom are hidden all the treasures.—The order of the original is curious: in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowle…
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Baptist
For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
The old life is dead. You are dead to it. You will not be consumed by it: …
This Christ is now described as the One “in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” This statement contains two thoughts. (1) A…
16th Century
Protestant
In whom are all the treasures. The expression in quo (in whom, or in which) may refer collectively to everythin…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge . This may be understood either of the mystery of the Gospel, w…
The soul prospers when we have clear knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus. It prospers when we not only believe with the heart but are ready, w…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, Paul commended the condition of those who believe—that is, their state of grace and its Author, Christ. Here, he protects them from wha…
