Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

Colossians 1:23

Continue in the faith [ε π ι μ ε ν ε τ ε τ η π ι σ τ ε ι.]. The verb means to stay at or with [ε π ι]. So Philippians 1:24, to abide by the flesh. See on Romans 6:1. The faith is not the gospel system (see on Acts 6:7), but the Colossians' faith in Christ. Your faith would be better.

Grounded and settled [τ ε θ ε λ ε ω μ ε ν ο ι κ α ι ε δ ρ α ι ο ι]. For grounded, see on settle, 1 Peter 5:10; compare Luke 6:48; Luke 6:49; Ephesians 3:17. Settled, from edra a seat. Rev., steadfast. See 1 Corinthians 7:37; 1 Corinthians 14:58, the only other passages where it occurs. Compare eJdraiwma ground, 1 Timothy 3:15. Bengel says : "The former is metaphorical, the latter more literal. The one implies greater respect to the foundation by which believers are supported; but settled suggests inward strength which believers themselves possess."

Moved away [μ ε τ α κ ι ν ο υ μ ε ν ο ι]. The present participle signifying continual shifting. Compare 1 Corinthians 14:58.

To every creature [ε ν π α σ η κ τ ι σ ε ι]. Rev, correctly, in all creation. See on 2 Corinthians 5:17, and compare ver. 15.

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Colossians 1:23

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