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for which things` sake the wrath of God comes on the sons of disobedience.
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Sin's Serious Consequences
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse serves as a solemn warning: the sins listed previously (sexual immorality, impurity, greed, etc.) are not minor issues. Paul directly links these behaviors to the wrath of God, emphasizing that sin has real and severe consequences and should not be treated lightly by believers.
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Colossians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For which things' sake, and so on. See the notes by Barnes on Ephesians 5:6, where the same expression occurs.
Cometh the wrath of God (ερχετα η οργη του θεου). Paul does not regard these sins of the flesh as matters of indifference, far oth…
19th Century
Baptist
For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: in the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.
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Paul now mentions two factors that point out how improper it is for the sins listed in v.5 to exist in the lives of the Colossian believers. (1) Th…
16th Century
Protestant
On account of which things the wrath of God cometh. I do not find fault with the rendering of Erasmus—solet venire—(is accust…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For which things' sake Those sins above mentioned, (Colossians 3:5) :
the wrath of Go…
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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
Previously, the Apostle warned the faithful about those who wished to deceive them; here he teaches them to avoid evil habits. First, he gives his …
