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Selected Verse: Colossians 1:11 - King James
Verse |
Translation |
Text |
Col 1:11 |
King James |
Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
Greek, "Being made mighty with (literally, 'in') all might."
according to his glorious power--rather, "according to the power (the characteristic of 'His glory,' here appropriate to Paul's argument, Eph 1:19; Eph 6:10; as its exuberant 'riches,' in Eph 3:16) of His glory." His power is inseparable from His glory (Rom 6:4).
unto all patience--so as to attain to all patient endurance; persevering, enduring continuance in the faith, in spite of trials of persecutors, and seductions of false teachers.
long-suffering--towards those whom one could repel. "Patience," or "endurance," is exercised in respect to those whom one cannot repel [CHRYSOSTOM].
with joyfulness--joyful endurance (Act 16:25; Rom 5:3, Rom 5:11). |
Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
Strengthened with all might - This was also an object of Paul's earnest prayer. He desired that they might be strengthened for the performance of duty; to meet temptations; and to bear up under the various trials of life.
According to his glorious power - Not by any human means, but by the power of God. There is a manifestation of power in the spirit with which Christians are enabled to bear up under trials, which shows that it is not of human origin. It is the power which God gives them in the day of trial. This power is "glorious," or, as it is in the Greek, it is the "power of his glory." It is manifestly the power of the great and glorious God, and it tends to promote his glory, and to show forth his praise.
Unto all patience - So that you may be enabled to bear all your trials without complaining. It is only the power of God that can enable us to do that.
And long-suffering - Notes, Co1 13:4.
With joyfulness - Rom 5:3, note; Co2 7:4, note. The Syriac version, Chrysostom, and a few manuscripts attach this to the following verse, and read it: "With joyfulness giving thanks to the Father," etc. The only difference is in the pointing, and either reading makes good sense. |
Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Strengthened (δυναμούμενοι)
Only here in the New Testament, but found in Septuagint. The compound (ἐνδυναμόω to make strong) is frequent in Paul, Rom 4:20; Eph 6:10; Phi 4:13; Ti1 1:12.
Power - might (δυνάμει - κράτος)
See on Pe2 2:11; see on Joh 1:12.
Glory
See on Rom 3:23.
Patience - long-suffering (ὑπομονὴν - μακροθυμίαν)
See on Pe2 1:6; see on Jam 5:7.
With joyfulness
Compare Col 1:24; Jam 1:2, Jam 1:3; Pe1 4:13. Some connect with giving thanks, Col 1:12, and this is favored by the construction of the previous clauses: in every good work bearing fruit: with all power strengthened: with joy giving thanks. But Paul is not always careful to maintain the symmetry of his periods. The idea of joy is contained in thanksgiving, which would make the emphatic position of with joy inexplicable; besides which we lose thus the idea of joyful endurance (Col 1:24) and of joyful suffering expressing itself in thanksgiving. Compare Rom 5:3. |
Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
Strengthened unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness - This is the highest point: not only to know, to do, to suffer, the whole will of God; but to suffer it to the end, not barely with patience, but with thankful joy. |
Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
Strengthened with all might - That they might be able to walk worthy of the Lord, bring forth fruit, etc. See the notes on Eph 3:13, etc.
According to his glorious power - According to that sufficiency of strength which may be expected from him who has all power both in the heavens and in the earth.
Unto all patience - Relieving, hoping, and enduring all things.
With joyfulness - Feeling the continual testimony that ye please God, which will be a spring of perpetual comfort. See the notes on Eph 4:2. |
11 And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.
3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
25 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
4 Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.
3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:
12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:
7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.
6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
11 Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.
12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
13 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.