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A Reminder of Radical Change
Commentators emphasize that this verse reminds believers of their former life before Christ. Paul isn't shaming them but highlighting the radical transformation that has occurred. This past life, characterized by sins that were common in the pagan world, is now over. This contrast between 'then' and 'now' serves as a powerful motivation to live differently, celebrating the new life found in Christ.
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Colossians
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Albert Barnes
On Colossians 3:7
18th Century
Theologian
In the which. In all which evil passions.
Ye also walked some time. You formerly lived. These were the common vices of the…
AT Robertson
On Colossians 3:7
Walked aforetime (περιεπατησατε ποτε). First aorist (constative) indicative referring to their previous pagan state.
Charles Ellicott
On Colossians 3:7
19th Century
Bishop
In which you also walked some time, when you lived (were living) in them.—The former c…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Colossians 3:6–7
19th Century
Preacher
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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On Colossians 3:7
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…
John Calvin
On Colossians 3:7
16th Century
Theologian
In which you walked. Erasmus mistakenly refers this to men, rendering it, “inter quos,” (“among whom,”) for there can be…
John Gill
On Colossians 3:7
17th Century
Pastor
In the which you also walked some time
Either in or among the children of disobedience, (Colossians 3:6)…
Matthew Henry
On Colossians 3:5–11
17th Century
Minister
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…