Colossians 2:2

"For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;"

Key Reflection

Paul expresses a deep personal commitment in Colossians 2:2, revealing that he is deeply concerned for the spiritual well-being of the Colossian believers and those in Laodicea who are not personally known to him. This struggle indicates Paul's intense dedication to their faith and growth, highlighting his role as an apostle actively interceding on their behalf with God.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 2. Verse 2. That their hearts might be comforted. Like all other Christians in the times of the apostles, they were doubtless exposed to trials and persecutions. Being knit together in love. The same word which is here used, sumbibazw occurs in Eph 4:16, and is rendered compacted. See Barnes "Eph 4:16". In Ac 9:22, it is rendered proving; Ac 16:10, assuredly gathering; 1 Co 2:16 instruct; and here, and in Col 2:19, knit together. It means, properly to make to come together, and hence refers to a firm union, as where the hearts of Christians are one. Here it means that the way of comforting each other was by solid Christian friendship, and that the means of cementing that was love.

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