I. The apostle expresses concern for the Colossians, Col. 2:1–3. II. He repeats it again, Col. 2:5. III. He cautions them against false teachers among the Jews (Col. 2:4 Col. 2:6 Col. 2:7), and against the Gentile philosophy, Col. 2:8–12. IV. He represents the privileges of Christians, Col.

We may observe here the great concern which Paul had for these Colossians and the other churches which he had not any personal knowledge of. The apostle had never been at Colosse, and the church planted there was not of his planting; and yet he had as tender a care of it as if it had been the only…

The apostle cautions the Colossians against deceivers : And this I say lest any man beguile you with enticing words; and Col. 2:8, Lest any man spoil you.

The apostle here represents the privileges we Christians have above the Jews, which are very great. I. Christ’s death is our life: And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, Col. 2:13. A state of sin is a state of spiritual death.

The apostle concludes the chapter with exhortations to proper duty, which he infers from the foregoing discourse. I. Here is a caution to take heed of judaizing teachers, or those who would impose upon Christians the yoke of the ceremonial law: Let no man therefore judge you in meat nor drink, &c.,…