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Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body. Be thankful.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
And let the peace of God rule. The peace which God gives. (See notes on Philippians 4:7).
Rule in your hearts. Preside in …
The peace of Christ (η ειρηνη του Χριστου). The peace that Christ gives (John 14:27).
Rule (βρ…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
And be you thankful.
That is a nice little text, Be you thankful.
When you are grumbling at your plain food, put th…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts By "the peace of God" is meant, either the peace believers have with Go…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, the Apostle urged the faithful to avoid evil, and here he urges them to accomplish what is good. First, he urges the acts of the particular …
