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The Umpire of the Heart
Multiple commentators (Barnes, Robertson, Calvin) highlight that the Greek word for 'rule' means 'to act as an umpire.' The instruction is to let the peace of Christ be the final arbiter in your heart. When faced with internal turmoil or external disputes, this divine peace should be the deciding factor that settles the conflict and maintains order.
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Colossians
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Albert Barnes
On Colossians 3:15
18th Century
Theologian
And let the peace of God rule. The peace which God gives. (See notes on Philippians 4:7).
Rule in your hearts. Preside in …
AT Robertson
On Colossians 3:15
The peace of Christ (η ειρηνη του Χριστου). The peace that Christ gives (John 14:27).
Rule (βρ…
Charles Ellicott
On Colossians 3:15
19th Century
Bishop
The peace of God.—The true reading is the peace of Christ—that which He gives (John 14:27), that which He is …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Colossians 3:15
19th Century
Preacher
And be you thankful.
That is a nice little text, Be you thankful.
When you are grumbling at your plain food, put th…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Colossians 3:15
Those who see this verse as a continuation of the appeal for loving concern (v.14) among Christians are inclined to interpret “peace” to mean peace…
John Calvin
On Colossians 3:15
16th Century
Theologian
And the peace of God. He gives the name peace of God to that which God has established among us, as will become clear from what f…
John Gill
On Colossians 3:15
17th Century
Pastor
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts
By "the peace of God" is meant, either the peace believers have with Go…
Matthew Henry
On Colossians 3:12–17
17th Century
Minister
We must not only do no harm to anyone, but do what good we can to all. Those who are the elect of God, holy and beloved, ought to be humble and com…