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where there can`t be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondservant, freeman; but Christ is all, and in all.
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All Worldly Divisions Are Obsolete
Commentators stress that in Christ, the social, racial, religious, and cultural divisions that define the world are erased. Distinctions like Jew/Gentile, slave/free, or even 'civilized'/'barbarian' lose their power to create status or barriers within the church. Your primary identity is no longer defined by your background but by your union with Christ.
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Colossians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Where there is neither Greek nor Jew. This is fully explained in the notes on Galatians 3:28.
The meaning here is that all are on a…
Where (οπου). In this "new man" in Christ. Cf. Galatians 3:28.
There cannot be (ουκ εν). Εν is …
19th Century
Anglican
Where there is neither . . .—This passage naturally suggests comparison with Galatians 3:28: “There is neither Jew nor Greek; …
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Baptist
Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.<…
The various groups mentioned reflect distinctions of national privilege (“Greek or Jew”), legal or ceremonial standing (“circumcised or uncircumcis…
16th Century
Protestant
Where there is neither Jew. He has added this intentionally, that he may again draw away the Colossians from ceremonies. For the meaning o…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Where there is neither Greek nor Jew That is, either in Christ, after whose image the new man is created; see ([Reference Gala…
It is our duty to mortify our members that incline to the things of the world. Mortify them, kill them, suppress them, as weeds or vermin that spre…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, the Apostle warned the faithful about sins of the flesh; here he warns them about spiritual sins. First, he lays down a general admonition, …
