Holy Bible, The New Living Translation
Book of Colossians
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Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:12 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:12 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:12 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:12 JFB -> Commentary on 2:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:12 PNT -> Commentary on 2:12 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:12 TSK -> Commentary on 2:12 TSK -> Entry for 2:12 WEN -> Notes on 2:12 NTB -> Baptism; Burial; Faith; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Power; Regeneration; Resurrection TTT -> Burial; New Birth, The; Power of God, The; Resurrection of Christ, The EBD -> Ephesians, Epistle to; Resurrection of Christ PWP -> Devotional using 2:12 2:12 - [In Context] For you were buried with Christ when you were baptized. And with him you were raised to a new life because you trusted the mighty power of God, who raised Christ from the dead.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:13 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:13 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:13 JFB -> Commentary on 2:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:13 PNT -> Commentary on 2:13 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:13 TSK -> Commentary on 2:13 TSK -> Entry for 2:13 WEN -> Notes on 2:13 NTB -> Death; Depravity Of Man; Justification; Regeneration; Sin TTT -> Death, Spiritual; Fall of Man, The; Life, Spiritual; Pardon EBD -> Death; Ephesians, Epistle to PWP -> Devotional using 2:13 2:13 - [In Context] You were dead because of your sins and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ. He forgave all our sins.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:14 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:14 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:14 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:14 JFB -> Commentary on 2:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:14 PNT -> Commentary on 2:14 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:14 TSK -> Commentary on 2:14 TSK -> Entry for 2:14 WEN -> Notes on 2:14 NTB -> Contracts; Jesus, The Christ; Justification; Law; Ordinance; Types TTT -> Reconciliation with God; Types of Christ EBD -> Blot; Handwriting; Nail PWP -> Devotional using 2:14 2:14 - [In Context] He canceled the record that contained the charges against us. He took it and destroyed it by nailing it to Christ's cross.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:15 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:15 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:15 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:15 JFB -> Commentary on 2:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:15 PNT -> Commentary on 2:15 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:15 TSK -> Commentary on 2:15 TSK -> Entry for 2:15 WEN -> Notes on 2:15 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Law; Power; Satan; Types TTT -> Atonement, The; Devil, The; Power of Christ, The; Roman Empire, The; Salvation; Types of Christ PWP -> Devotional using 2:15 TV -> Devotional using 2:15 TV -> Devotional using 2:15 2:15 - [In Context] In this way, God disarmed the evil rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross of Christ.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:16 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:16 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:16 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:16 JFB -> Commentary on 2:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:16 PNT -> Commentary on 2:16 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:16 TSK -> Commentary on 2:16 TSK -> Entry for 2:16 WEN -> Notes on 2:16 NTB -> Commandments; Law; Philosophy; Sabbath; Types TTT -> Feast of the New Moon, The EBD -> Colossians, Epistle to the SBD -> Philosophy PWP -> Devotional using 2:16 2:16 - [In Context] So don't let anyone condemn you for what you eat or drink, or for not celebrating certain holy days or new-moon ceremonies or Sabbaths.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:17 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:17 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:17 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:17 JFB -> Commentary on 2:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:17 PNT -> Commentary on 2:17 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:17 TSK -> Commentary on 2:17 TSK -> Entry for 2:17 WEN -> Notes on 2:17 NTB -> Law; Philosophy; Types EBD -> Shadow SBD -> Philosophy PWP -> Devotional using 2:17 TV -> Devotional using 2:17 TV -> Devotional using 2:17 TV -> Devotional using 2:17 2:17 - [In Context] For these rules were only shadows of the real thing, Christ himself.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:18 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:18 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:18 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:18 JFB -> Commentary on 2:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:18 PNT -> Commentary on 2:18 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:18 SRN -> Study Notes on 2:18 TSK -> Commentary on 2:18 TSK -> Entry for 2:18 WEN -> Notes on 2:18 NTB -> Angel (a spirit); Doctrines; Idolatry; Law; Minister, Christian; Philosophy; Worship TTT -> Angels; Christ, the Head of the Church; Humility; Idolatry; Union With Christ EBD -> Angel; Essenes SBD -> Philosophy PWP -> Devotional using 2:18 2:18 - [In Context] Don't let anyone condemn you by insisting on self-denial. And don't let anyone say you must worship angels, even though they say they have had visions about this. These people claim to be so humble, but their sinful minds have made them proud.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:19 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:19 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:19 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:19 JFB -> Commentary on 2:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:19 PNT -> Commentary on 2:19 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:19 TSK -> Commentary on 2:19 TSK -> Entry for 2:19 WEN -> Notes on 2:19 NTB -> Church; Doctrines; Grace Of God; Law; Minister, Christian; Philosophy; Physiology TTT -> Christ, the Head of the Church; Head; Union With Christ EBD -> Bands; Ephesians, Epistle to; Kingly office of Christ SBD -> Philosophy PWP -> Devotional using 2:19 2:19 - [In Context] But they are not connected to Christ, the head of the body. For we are joined together in his body by his strong sinews, and we grow only as we get our nourishment and strength from God.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:20 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:20 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:20 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:20 JFB -> Commentary on 2:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:20 PNT -> Commentary on 2:20 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:20 SRN -> Study Notes on 2:20 TSK -> Commentary on 2:20 TSK -> Entry for 2:20 WEN -> Notes on 2:20 NTB -> Asceticism; Commandments; Death; Doctrines; Law; Ordinance; Works TTT -> Death, Natural; Defilement; Liberty, Christian EBD -> Elements SBD -> Philosophy 2:20 - [In Context] You have died with Christ, and he has set you free from the evil powers of this world. So why do you keep on following rules of the world, such as,
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:21 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:21 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:21 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:21 JFB -> Commentary on 2:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:21 PNT -> Commentary on 2:21 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:21 TSK -> Commentary on 2:21 TSK -> Entry for 2:21 WEN -> Notes on 2:21 NTB -> Asceticism; Commandments; Doctrines; Law; Ordinance; Works TTT -> Defilement SBD -> Philosophy 2:21 - [In Context] "Don't handle, don't eat, don't touch."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:22 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:22 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:22 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:22 JFB -> Commentary on 2:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:22 PNT -> Commentary on 2:22 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:22 TSK -> Commentary on 2:22 TSK -> Entry for 2:22 WEN -> Notes on 2:22 NTB -> Asceticism; Commandments; Doctrines; Law; Ordinance; Works TTT -> Defilement SBD -> Philosophy 2:22 - [In Context] Such rules are mere human teaching about things that are gone as soon as we use them.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:23 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:23 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:23 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:23 JFB -> Commentary on 2:23 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:23 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:23 PNT -> Commentary on 2:23 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:23 SRN -> Study Notes on 2:23 TSK -> Commentary on 2:23 TSK -> Entry for 2:23 WEN -> Notes on 2:23 NTB -> Asceticism; Commandments; Doctrines; Law; Ordinance; Works TTT -> Humility EBD -> Essenes; Exercise, bodily SBD -> Philosophy 2:23 - [In Context] These rules may seem wise because they require strong devotion, humility, and severe bodily discipline. But they have no effect when it comes to conquering a person's evil thoughts and desires.
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Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 3:1 DSN -> Synopsis on 3:1 GEB -> Study Notes on 3:1 GSB -> Study Notes on 3:1 JFB -> Commentary on 3:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 3:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 3:1 PNT -> Commentary on 3:1 RWP -> Study Notes on 3:1 TSK -> Commentary on 3:1 TSK -> Entry for 3:1 WEN -> Notes on 3:1 NTB -> Affections; Commandments; Jesus, The Christ; Resurrection; Spirituality TTT -> Affections, The; New Birth, The; Pilgrims and Strangers EBD -> Colossians, Epistle to the; Earth 3:1 - [In Context] Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits at God's right hand in the place of honor and power.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 3:2 DSN -> Synopsis on 3:2 GEB -> Study Notes on 3:2 GSB -> Study Notes on 3:2 JFB -> Commentary on 3:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 3:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 3:2 PNT -> Commentary on 3:2 RWP -> Study Notes on 3:2 TSK -> Commentary on 3:2 TSK -> Entry for 3:2 WEN -> Notes on 3:2 NTB -> Affections; Commandments; Covetousness; Spirituality; Worldliness TTT -> Affections, The; Man; Pilgrims and Strangers; Repentance EBD -> Affection; Colossians, Epistle to the; Earth 3:2 - [In Context] Let heaven fill your thoughts. Do not think only about things down here on earth.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 3:3 DSN -> Synopsis on 3:3 GEB -> Study Notes on 3:3 GSB -> Study Notes on 3:3 JFB -> Commentary on 3:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 3:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 3:3 PNT -> Commentary on 3:3 RWP -> Study Notes on 3:3 TSK -> Commentary on 3:3 TSK -> Entry for 3:3 WEN -> Notes on 3:3 NTB -> Fellowship; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Righteous; Righteousness; Spirituality TTT -> Dead, The; Life, Spiritual EBD -> Colossians, Epistle to the UTM -> Devotional using 3:3 PWP -> Devotional using 3:3 3:3 - [In Context] For you died when Christ died, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 3:4 DSN -> Synopsis on 3:4 GEB -> Study Notes on 3:4 GSB -> Study Notes on 3:4 JFB -> Commentary on 3:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 3:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 3:4 PNT -> Commentary on 3:4 RWP -> Study Notes on 3:4 TSK -> Commentary on 3:4 TSK -> Entry for 3:4 WEN -> Notes on 3:4 NTB -> Glory; Heaven; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Righteous TTT -> Excellency and Glory of Christ, The; Glory; Resurrection, The; Reward of Saints, The; Second Coming of Christ, The; Titles and Names of Christ EBD -> Colossians, Epistle to the PWP -> Devotional using 3:4 SPG -> Devotional using 3:4 TV -> Devotional using 3:4 TV -> Devotional using 3:4 3:4 - [In Context] And when Christ, who is your F9 real life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory.
FOOTNOTES: F9: Some manuscripts read our.

Abbreviations Legend: BCC - Burton Coffman; DSN - Darby's Synopsis; GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; PNT - People's New Testament; RWP - Robertson's Word Pictures; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; PWP - Praying With Paul; SPG - Spurgeon's Morning & Evening; UTM - My Utmost for His Highest; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible, The New Living Translation copyright © 1996 by Tyndale Charitable Trust. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved. For more information about the NLT, please click here.