Paul commendeth

Jos.1.8, Meditation (1).
Ps.48.9, Wise Thoughts.

there be any praise, think on cerning giving and receiving, See Giving (1), Ex.25.2.
these things.
but ye only.

9 Those things, which ye have 16 For even in Thes-sa-lô-ni'ca Ac.17.1, Thessalonica, Ac.20.35, Paul's Example, both learned, and received, and ye sent once and again unto my Ex.35.22, Liberality. [2 Ti.4.10.

[2 Th.3.7. heard, and seen in me, do: and necessity.

Ro.15.33, God of Peace,
Ge.28.15, Divine Presence.

Th5.23. the God of peace shall be with 17 Not because I desire a p.p.1 Co.9.12.
you.
gift: but I desire fruit that Mt.3.8, Fruitfulness, Col.1.30
10 But I rejoiced in the Lord may abound to your account. Ps.92.14, Spir. Fruit.
greatly, that now at the last 18 But I have all, and

See Gratitude, Ru.2.10.
Or, is revived.

p.p.2 Co.11.27.

Jb.12.12, Experience.

your care of me hath flourished abound: I am full, having re- Ps.23.5, Superabundance. again; wherein ye were also ceived of E-păph-ro-di'tus the ch.2.25, Epaphroditus. careful, but ye lacked oppor- things which were sent from tunity. you, an odour of a sweet smell, Le.1.4, Acceptable Offer11 Not that I speak in respect a sacrifice acceptable, wellof want: for I have learned, in pleasing to God. whatsoever state I am, there- 19 But my God shall supply with to be content. all your need according to his [1 Ti.6.6. 12 I know both how to be riches in glory by Christ Jesus. abased, and I know how to 20 Now unto God and our 1 Chr.29.10, Our Father. abound: every where and in all Father be glory for ever and i Chr.29.11, Glorifying God. things I am instructed both to ever. A-mění.

Pr.15.16, Contentment,

p.p.1 Co.4.11.
See "Spirit" Teacher,

[Ne.9.20.

See Poverty (2), Jud.6.15.
Is.63.1, Christ's Power.

2 S.22.40, Strength Promised.

Lings, He.13.16. (De.2.7, Divine Supplies. Ro.2.4, Riches of Grace, [1 Til [2 Pe.. Ex.23.25, Blessings (2).

Ps.36.8, Spir. Abundance,

be full and to be hungry, both 21 Salute every saint in Christ p.p.Ro.16.3-16.

to abound and to suffer need. Je'sus. The brethren which are Mt.23.8, Spir. Brethren.
13 I can do all things through with me greet you.

Christ which strengtheneth me. 22 All the saints salute you,
See Commendation, Mk.14.6. 14 Notwithstanding ye have chiefly they that are of Çæ'şar's p.p.ch.1.13.
De.15.14, Benevolence (1). well done, that ye did communi- household.
cate with my affliction.

Ac.16.9, Macedonia.

See Parsimony, Pr.11.24.

23 The grace of our Lord Lu.2.40, Christ's Grace. 15 Now ye Phi-lip'pi-ans know Jesus Christ be with you all. Ro.16.20, Benedictions. also, that in the beginning of A-men'.

the gospel, when I departed It was written to the Phi

A.D.64.

Ro.1.1, Paul's Apostleship, [1 Ti.1.1.

Ps.40.8, God's Will.

Ac.16.1. Timothy, 1 Th.1.1.

Mt. 12.50, Brother.
Nu.12.7, Fidelity (2).
Mt.23.8, Spir. Brethren.
Ro.16.20, Benedictions.
Ps.84.11, God's Grace.
Ge.43.23, Peace Invoked.
Lu.2.40, Christ's Grace.

Ps.68.19, Thankfulness (2).

1 Chr.29.10, Our Father. Jn.17.20, Prayer for the

[Church, ch.4.12.

Jn.3.15, Faith (6).
Pr.10.12, Brotherly Love (1).
Ep.1.15, Love for the
[Church, 1 Th.2.8.

Ro.4.18, Spir. Hope.
Pr.14.32, Eternal Hope,

THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE

COLOSSIANS

CHAPTER 1

phras our dear fellowservant, Ex.17.12, Co-operation.

See Ministers, 2 Co.3.6.

Paul thanketh God for their faith, who is for you a faithful minis- Nu.12.7, Fidelity (2), ch.4.9.
15 and describeth the exalted na-ter of Christ;
ture of Christ.

PChrist by the will of God, 9 For this

[Church

8 Who also declared unto us
1 Co.13.13, Spir. Love,
DAUL, an apostle of Jesus your love in the Spirit.
[ch.3.14.
cause we also, Ro.1.11, Solicitude (2).
and Ti-mo'the-us our brother, since the day we heard it, do Jn.17.20, Prayer for the
2 To the saints and faithful not cease to pray for you, and Ps.23.5, Spir. Fullness.
brethren in Christ which are to desire that ye might be filled 2 Chr.1.10, Prayer for
at Co-los'sē: Grace be unto you, with the knowledge of his will
and peace, from God our Father in all wisdom and spiritual un-
and the Lord Jesus Christ. derstanding;

3 We give thanks to God and 10 That ye might walk worthy
the Father of our Lord Jesus of the Lord unto all pleasing,
Christ, praying always for you, being fruitful in every good
4 Since we heard of your faith work, and increasing in the
in Christ Jesus, and of the love knowledge of God;
which ye have to all the saints, 11 Strengthened

[Wisdom, Ja.1.5. De.4.6, Understanding. Jb.28.28, Wisdom (3).

Ro.6.4, Believers' Walk.

Pr.16.7, Pleasing God.
Mt.5.16, Good Works,
[1 Ti.6.18
2 Co.9.10, Spir. Growth,

Mt.3.8, Fruitfulness.

[1 Th.3.12. Je.9.24, Spir. Knowledge. with all 2 S.22.40, Strength Promised.

5 For the hope which is laid might, according to his gloriup for you in heaven, whereof ous power, unto all patience Mt.6.20,Heaven (2), He.11.10. ye heard before in the word of and longsuffering with joyfulthe truth of the gospel;

1

Chr.29.12, God's Power. Co.13.4, Longsuffering (2), Ezr.6.22, Spir. Joy.

Ec.7.8. Patience (1).

(2 Ti.4.2

[ch.27.

6 Which is come unto you, as 12 Giving thanks unto the De.8.10, Thankfulness (1),
it is in all the world; and bring- Father, which hath made us
eth forth fruit, as it doth also meet to be partakers of the Ps.61.5, Spir. Heritage,
1 Chr.29.10, Our Father.
in you, since the day ye heard inheritance of the saints in
of it, and knew the grace of God light:
in truth:

13 Who hath delivered us
7 As ye also learned of Ep'a- from the power of darkness,

aul exalteth Christ.

COLOSSIANS, 2

Of Christian constancy. t. 16.28, Christ's Kingdom. and hath translated us into may present every man perfect Ge.17.1, Perfection (2), t12.18,Beloved Son,He.5.5 the kingdom of his dear Son: in Christ Jesus: .3.24, Redemption (2),

[Tit.2.14. It 26.28, Blood of Christ. 5.10, Forgiveness (1). It. 16.16,Christ Divine (2),) [ch.2.9. Cx-33.20, God Unseen, --D.Ro.8.29; Re.3.14. n.1.3, Christ, Creator,

[1 Ti.1.17.

[2 Ti.3.17.

[He.12.4.

14 In whom we have redemp- 29 Whereunto I also labour, See Spir. Laborers, Mt.9.38.
tion through his blood, even the striving according to his work- 2 K.10.16, Zealousness.
Lu.13.24, Spir. Striving,
forgiveness of sins:
ing, which worketh in me
15 Who is the image of the mightily.
Mi.3.8, Spir. Power.
invisible God, the firstborn of
every creature:

16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven,

CHAPTER 2

He exhorteth them to constancy in A.D.64.
Christ.

[He.1.2. and that are in earth, visible FOR I would that ye knew

Ep.1.21, Principalities,

[ch.2.10.

Mi.5.2, Christ Eternal,
P.p.He.1.3.

what great conflict I have Ro.1.11, Solicitude (2). and invisible, whether they be for you, and for them at Lâ-od- Laodicea, ch.4.13. thrones, or dominions, or princi-i-çe'a, and for as many as have p.p.1 Pe.1.8. palities, or powers: all things not seen my face in the flesh; were created by him, and for 2 That their hearts might be See Comfort (3), Is.40.1. him: comforted, being knit together 1 Co.1.10, Unity (2), 1 Pe.3.8. 17 And he is before all things, in love, and unto all riches of De.10.19, Brotherly Love (2). [He.7.3. and by him all things consist. the full assurance of under- Assurance, 1 Th.1.5. Ep.1.22,Head of the Church, 18 And he is the head of the standing, to the acknowledge- Je.9.24, Spir. Knowledge. [ch.2.19. body, the church: who is the ment of the mystery of God, Ro.16.25, Mystery of Christ, Ro.12.5, Church, Body of [Christ. beginning, the firstborn from and of the Father, and of See Resurrection (8), Ro.1.4. the dead; that in all things he Christ; Mt.3.11, Pre-eminence of might have the preeminence. 3 In [Christ, He.1.4. See Beloved Son, Mt.12.18. Jn.1.16, Fullness of Christ,

[ch.4.3.

whom are hid all Is.11.2, Christ's Wisdom.
19 For it pleased the Father the treasures of wisdom and p.p.Ro.11.33.
that in him should all fulness knowledge.
dwell;

Words Th.2.5. THE

[ch.2.9. 4 And this I say, lest any man See Deceivers, Ro.16.18. Is.53.5, Peace (3). 20 And, having made peace should beguile you with enti- Jb.16.3, Evil Words, Mt.26.28, Blood of Christ, through the blood of his cross, cing words. [He.9.14. by him to reconcile all things 5 For though I be absent in p.p.1 Co.5.3; 1 Th.2.17. 1 Co.1.17, Cross of Christ, [ch.2.14. unto himself; by him, I say, the flesh, yet am I with you in See Saints' Fellowship, Eze.45.15, Reconciliation, whether they be things in earth, the spirit, joying and beholding [Ps.119.63. [He.2.17. or things in heaven. your order, and the stedfast-See Steadfastness (2), [Ac.2.42. 21 And you, that were some-ness of your faith in Christ. Lu.17.5, Faith (1). See Estrangement, Ps.58.3. time alienated and enemies in 6 As ye have therefore re- Mt.10.40, Receiving Christ. See God's Enemies, Ex. 15.6. Ro.1.28, Carnal Mind.ch.2.18. your mind by wicked works, ceived Christ Jesus the Lord, Ro.6.4, Believers' Walk, [1 Jn.1.7. Jn.7.7, Evil Works. yet now hath he reconciled so walk ye in him: Jb.17.9, Perseverance. Is.53.12, Christ's Death, 22 In the body of his flesh 7 Rooted and built up in him, Is.28.16, Spir. Foundation. He.2.9. through death, to present you and stablished in the faith, as 2 Chr.20.20, Established, Ph.2.15,Blameless,1 Th.3.13. [2 Th.2.17. Ro.10.4, Christ our Right- holy and unblameable and un-ye have been taught, abound- De.4.5, Instruction (5). [eousness. reproveable in his sight: ing therein with thanksgiving. De.8.10, Thankfulness (1), Mt.21.22, Faith (8), He.4.3. 23 If ye continue in the faith 8 Beware lest any man spoil [ch.3.15. See Steadfastness (1), grounded and settled, and be you through philosophy and Is.32.6, False Doctrine, [1 Co.15.58. not moved away from the hope vain deceit, after the tradition [He.13.9. Ro.4.18, Spir. Hope, Is.29.13, Human Precepts. [2 Th.2.16. of the gospel, which ye have of men, after the rudiments of Mt. 15.3, Traditions, Tit.1.14. Mt.3.1, Preaching. heard, and which was preached the world, and not after Christ. Is.29.14, Worldly Wisdom. Mt.24.14, Gospel Universal, to every creature which is un- 9 For in him dwelleth all the Mt.16.16, Christ Divine (2), [Re.14.6. der heaven; whereof I Paul fulness of the Godhead bodily. Jn.1.16, Fullness of Christ. [1 Ti.3.16. 2 Co.3.6, Ministers, 1 Ti.1.12. am made a minister; 10 And ye are complete in p.p.Jn.1.16; 1 Co.1.30. Hab.3.18, Rejoicing (3), 24 Who now rejoice in my him, which is the head of all Ep.1.21, Principalities. He.10.34. sufferings for you, and fill up principality and power: Mt.3.11, Pre-eminence of [Christ. [Ps.69.20. that which is behind of the 11 In whom also ye are cir- De.10.16,Spir. Circumcision. Ac.5.41,Suffering for Christ. afflictions of Christ in my flesh cumcised with the circumcision Ps.51.10, Spir. Renewal. Ro.12.5, Church, Body of for his body's sake, which is made without hands, in putting Is.6.7, Cleansing (5). [Christ, ch.2.19. the church: off the body of the sins of the Jb.11.14, Forsake Sin, 25 Whereof I am made a min-flesh by the circumcision of ister, according to the dispensa- Christ:

See Christ's Sufferings,

1 Co.9.17, Stewardship of

See Speak "The Word,"

See Mystery of Christ, v.27.
De.29.29, Secret Things.

[He.12.1.

[the Gospel, 1 Th.2.4. tion of God which is given to 12 Buried with him in bap- Ro.6.3,Baptism (2),1 Pe.3.21. me for you, to fulfil the word tism, wherein also ye are risen See Spir. Resurrection, v.13. [Je.1.7. of God; with him through the faith of See Faith (6), Jn.3.15. 26 Even the mystery which the operation of God, who hath hath been hid from ages and raised him from the dead. See Resurrection (8), Ro.1.4. from generations, but now is 13 And you, being dead in Pr.21.16, Dead in Sin, made manifest to his saints: your sins and the uncircum[1 Ti.5.6. Eze.37.10, Spir. Resurrec27 To whom God would make cision of your flesh, hath he [tion, ch.3.1. Ro.16.25, Mystery of Christ, known what is the riches of the quickened together with him, Ps.80.18, Spir. Quickening. [ch.2.2. glory of this mystery among having forgiven you all tres-2 S.12.13, Sin Forgiven. See Gentiles (2), Ac.10.45. Jn.14.20, Indwelling Christ, the Gen'tiles; which is Christ passes;

p.p.Ro.16.26.

Da.2.22, Revelations.

[He.7.18.

[1 Jn.3.24. in you, the hope of glory: 14 Blotting out the handwrit- Ep.2.15, Cer. Law Abolished, Ac.4.2, Preaching Christ. 28 Whom we preach, warning ing of ordinances that was Ge.19.17, Warnings.

Ac.11.26, Christian Teachers. every man, and teaching every against us, which was contrary See Ceremonialism, Mt.23.4. 1 S.9.27, Instruction (2). man in all wisdom; that we to us, and took it out of the

Of heavenly mindedness.

1 Co.1.17, Cross of Christ. Ep.1.21, Principalities.

Is.53.12, Christ, Victor.

p.p.Ro.14.3.

Is.1.13, Formalism (1).

Nu.10.10, New Moons.

See Ceremonialism, v.20. p.p.He.8.5.

See Deceivers, Ro.16.18.
See Reward (1), Da.12.3.

COLOSSIANS, 3

Sundry relative duties.

(De.13.5, Evil Put Away. Ps.37.8, Anger, Tit.1.7.

Ge.4.5, Man's Wrath. 1Co.5.8,Malice(1),1 Pe.2.1.

way, nailing it to his cross; 8 But now ye also put off all
15 And having spoiled princi- these; anger, wrath, malice,
palities and powers, he made a blasphemy, filthy communica-
shew of them openly, triumph- tion out of your mouth.
Le.24.11, Blasphemy.
ing over them in it.
9 Lie not one to another, see-Ep.4.31, Evil Speaking.
Le.19.11, Falsehood.Re.21.8.
16 Let no man therefore ing that ye have put off the old Ro.6.6, Old Life, 1 Pe.4.3.
judge you in meat, or in drink, man with his deeds;

Ex.23.14, Hebrew Festivals. or in respect of an holyday, or 10 And have put on the new Ps.40.3, New Man.
of the new moon, or of the sab-man, which is renewed in Ps.51.10, Spir. Renewal.
bath days:
knowledge after the image of
[Tit.3.5.
Je.9.24, Spir. Knowledge.
17 Which are a shadow of him that created him:
Ro.8.29, Christlikeness,
things to come; but the body 11 Where there is neither
[2 Pe.1.4.
is of Christ.
Greek nor Jew, circumcision Ro.12.5, Unity (1).
18 Let no man beguile you of nor uncircumcision, Bär-ba'ri- Seelmpartiality (1),Jb.34.19.
Ac.28.4, Barbarians.
your reward in a voluntary an, Scyth'i-an, bond nor free: See Indwelling Christ.
humility and worshipping of but Christ is all, and in all.
[Jn.14.20
angels, intruding into those 12 Put on therefore, as the Mt.24.22, The Elect.
See Spir. Pride, Jb.33.9. things which he hath not seen, elect of God, holy and beloved, Is.58.7.Sympathy (1) He.13.3
Jb.29.14,Robe of Right'ness.
Ro.1.28, Carnal Mind, vainly puffed up by his fleshly bowels of mercies, kindness, Ro.12.10.Kindn's(1),2 Pe.17
[Tit.1.15. mind,
humbleness of mind, meekness, Mi.6.8, Humility (2).
Zep.2.3, Meekness (1).
Ep.1.22, Head of the Church. 19 And not holding the Head, longsuffering;
1Co.13.4,Longsuffering (2).
Ro.12.5, Church, Body of from which all the body by 13 Forbearing one another, 1 Co.13.7, Forbearance (2).
[Christ. joints and bands having nour- and forgiving one another, if Mk.11.25, Forgiveness (2).
ishment ministered, and knit any man have a quarrel against
See Unity (2), 1 Co.1.10. together, increaseth with the any: even as Christ forgave See Sin Forgiven, Mk.2.5.
2 Co.9.10, Spir. Growth. increase of God.
you, so also do ye.
[He.3L
Ro.6.2, Dead to Sin, ch.3.3.
20 Wherefore if ye be dead 14 And above all these things 1 Co.13.13, Spir. Love,
Ro.6.6, Dying with Christ,
with Christ from the rudiments put on charity, which is the
[1 Ti.6.11
[ch.3.3.
Mt.19.21, Perfection (1),
Mk.7.4, Ceremonialism, of the world, why, as though bond of perfectness.
[Ja.2.22
[He.9.10. living in the world, are ye sub- 15 And let the peace of God Jb.22.21, Peace (4),1 Pe 3.11.
Is.1.13, Formalism (1),
[2 Ti.3.5. ject to ordinances,
rule in your hearts, to the 1 Co.1.26, Christian Calling.
Ro.12.5, Church, Body of
Ge.3.3, Touch Not.
21 (Touch not; taste not; which also ye are called in one
[Christ.
handle not;
body; and be ye thankful. De.8.10, Thankfulness (1).
22 Which all are to perish 16 Let the word of Christ
[1 Th.5.13.
p.1 Co.6.13.
with the using;) after the dwell in you richly in all wis- Mk.13.31, Christ's Words.
De.6.6, "Word" in Heart.
S.29.13, Human Precepts, commandments and doctrines dom; teaching and admonish- Le.10.11, Teaching En-
[Tit.1.14. of men?
ing one another in psalms and
[joined, 1 Ti.4.11.
See Instruction (1), Pr.1.8.
23 Which things have indeed hymns and spiritual songs, Ro.15.14, Admonition,
a shew of wisdom in will wor- singing with grace in your p.p.Ep.5.19. [1 Th.5.14.
ship, and humility, and neglect- hearts to the Lord,
Ps.81.1, Singing (1), Ja. 5.13
ing of the body; not in any 17 And whatsoever ye do in p.p.v.23; 1 Co.10.31.
honour to the satisfying of the word or deed, do all in the
flesh.

Is.29.14, Worldly Wisdom,

[Ja.3.15. 't.3.4, Asceticism, 1 Ti.4.3.

See The Flesh, Ro.7.18.

A.D.64.

Eze.37.10, Spir. Resurrec-
[tion.
SeeHoly Ambition, Lu.13.24.
Mk.16.19, Christ Exalted.

Ro.8.6, Spir. Mind.
Ro.12.2, Unworldliness.
Mt.16.26, Worldliness (1),
[Tit.2.12.
20.6.2,Dead to Sin, 2 Ti.2.11.
20.6.6, Dying with Christ,
[2 Ti.2.11.

Jn.1.4, Christ the Life.
Lu.12.37, Second Com-

Mt.5.32,Fornication,1 Th.4.3

CHAPTER 3

He exhorteth to be heavenly minded. by him.
18 Sundry relative duties.

IFC

ye

Mt.11.29, Christ's Example,

name of the Lord Jesus, giving Lu.24.47, In Christ's Name. thanks to God and the Father 1 Chr.16.8, Thanksgiving. [1 Th.5.15. 18 Wives, submit yourselves Est.1.20, Wives' Duty, [1 Ti.3.11. then be risen with unto your own husbands, as it Ge.3.16, Woman (3). Christ, seek those things is fit in the Lord. which are above, where Christ 19 Husbands, love your wives, Ge.2.24, Husbands' Duty. sitteth on the right hand of and be not bitter against them. Ge.24.67, Conjugal Love. God. 20 Children, obey your par- Ps.34.11, Children (3). 2 Set your affection on things ents in all things; for this is above, not on things on the well pleasing unto the Lord. earth. 21 Fathers, provoke not your 3 For ye are dead, and your children to anger, lest they be life is hid with Christ in God. discouraged.

[1 Ti.5.4 Pr.1.8, Filial Obedience. See Pleasing God, Pr.16.7. De.6.7, Parental Duty [1 Ti.3.4.

4 When Christ, who is our 22 Servants, obey in all things Ep.6.5, Servants' Duty, life, shall appear, then shall ye your masters according to the

[1 Ti.6.1.

[ing (6), 1 Th.3.13. Mt.13.43, Saints Glorified, [1 Pe.5.1.) Mt.5.29, Mortify the Flesh, [1 Pe.2.11. earth; fornication, unclean- 23 And whatsoever ye do, do Mt.5.28, Impurity, 1 Th.4.7. ness, inordinate affection, evil it heartily, as to the Lord, and De.6.5, Whole Heart. concupiscence, and covetous- not unto men; See Serve God, Ex.23.25. ness, which is idolatry: 24 Knowing that of the Lord Ge.15.1, Reward (3). [1 Ti.3.3. 6 For which things' sake the ye shall receive the reward of Ru.2.12, Recompense (2). wrath of God cometh on the the inheritance: for ye serve Ps.61.5, Spir. Heritage,

also appear with him in glory. flesh; not with eyeservice, as Jn.12.43, Men-pleasers.
5 Mortify therefore your menpleasers; but in singleness Ac.2.46,Singleness of Heart.
members which are upon the of heart, fearing God:
Ne.5.15, Godly Fear.

children of disobedience:
7 In the which ye also walked 25 But he that doeth wrong Ps.62.12, Judgment ac. to
some time, when ye lived in shall receive for the wrong
which he hath done: and Is.13.11, Punishment.

them.

[Works.

Continuance in prayer. e.10.17, Impartiality (2),

.D.64.

[1 Pe.1.17.

e.16.20, Justice Enjoined.
e.19.13, Wages.
u.5.5. Christ, Master.

there is no respect of persons. cus, sister's son to Bär'na-băs, Ac.4.36, Barnabas.
CHAPTER 4
(touching whom ye received
commandments: if he come un-
He exhorteth to be fervent in prayer, to you, receive him;)

Ro.12.13, Hospitality (1).

5 to walk wisely. 10 Sundry salu-
tations.
11 And Jesus, which is called
ASTERS, give unto your Jus'tus, who are of the circum- Ac.10.45, The Circumcision.

fort unto me.

Da.2.44, God's Kingdom.

e.19.13, Masters' Duty. Mservants that which is cision. These only are my fel- Ex.17.12. Co-operation. just and equal; knowing that lowworkers unto the kingdom See Spir. Laborers, Mt.9.38. ye also have a Master in of God, which have been a com- See Saints' Fellowship. heaven. [Ps.119.63. 2 Continue in prayer, and 12 Ep ́a-phras, who is one of ch.1.7, Epaphras, Phm.23. watch in the same with thanks-you, a servant of Christ, salut- Jn.12.26, Serving Christ. giving; eth you, always labouring fer- Or, striving fervently. 3 Withal praying also for us, vently for you in prayers, that Jn.17.20, Prayer for the that God would open unto us a ye may stand perfect and com[Church, 1 Th.1.2. Ge.17.1, Perfection (2). door of utterance, to speak the plete in all the will of God. Ps.40.8, God's Will. mystery of Christ, for which I 13 For I bear him record, that am also in bonds: he hath a great zeal for you, 2 K.10.16, Zealousness, 4 That I may make it mani- and them that are in Lã-od-ifest, as I ought to speak.

e. 26.15, Heaven (1). Chr.16.11, Prayer En[joined, 1 Th.5.17. De.4.9, Watchfulness (2), [1 Pe.5.8. Chr.16.8, Thanksgiving. S.7.8, Prayer Sought. ac.2.4, Spir. Utterance. Ro.16.25, Mystery of Christ, [1 Ti.3.16. Ep.3.1, Paul's Bonds, v.18. See Stewardship of the

[Gospel, 1 Co.9.17. Ro.6.4, Believers' Walk. Ps.90.12, Redeeming the

p.p.1 Pe.2.12. [Time. Pr.17.27, Speech, 2 Ti.1.13. De.6.7, Spir. Talk.

Ac.27.3, Courtesy, 1 Pe.3.8.

See The Salt, Mt.5.13.
D.D.1 Pe.3.15.

Ac.20.4, Tychicus, 2 Ti.4.12.
Mt.12.50, Brother.
Nu.12.7, Fidelity (2).
See Ministers, 2 Co.3.6.
See Co-operation, Ex.17.12.

[1 Th.2.9.

çe'a, and them in Hi-e-rap'o-lis. ch.2.1, Laodicea, Re.1.11.
5 Walk in wisdom toward 14 Luke, the beloved physi-Lu.1.3, Luke, 2 Ti.4.11.
them that are without, redeem- cian, and De'mas, greet you. Demas, 2 Ti.4.10.
ing the time.
15 Salute the brethren which

Ge.50.2, Physicians.

6 Let your speech be alway are in La-od-i-çe'a, and Nym'-p.p.Ro.16.3-16.
that ye may know how ye ought in his house.
with grace, seasoned with salt, phas, and the church which is

to answer every man.

16 And when this epistle is

7 All my state shall Tych'i- read among you, cause that it Ex.24.7, "Word" Read.
cus declare unto you, who is a be read also in the church of
beloved brother, and a faithful the Lâ-od-i-çē ́anş; and that ye
minister and fellowservant in likewise read the epistle from
the Lord:

La-od-i-çe ́à.

8 Whom I have sent unto you 17 And say to Är-chip'pus,

for the same purpose, that he Take heed to the ministry Mt.6.1, Take Heed, 1 Ti.4.16.
might know your estate, and which thou hast received in See Ministers, 2 Co.3.6.
comfort your hearts;
the Lord, that thou fulfil it.

9 With O-nes ́i-mus, a faithful 18 The salutation by the

and beloved brother, who is one hand of me Paul. Remember Ep.3.1,Paul'sBonds, 2 Ti.1.8.
of you. They shall make known my bonds. Grace be with you. Ro.16.20, Benedictions.
unto you all things which are A-men'.
done here.

10 Ar-is-tär'chus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Mär'

Written from Rome to the

Cô-los si-anş by Tych'i-cus
and O-něs ́i-mus.

A.D.54.

Ac.7.58, Paul.
Ac.15.22, Silas.

Ac.16.1, Timothy, ch.3.2.

De.32.6, Universal Father.

and Sil-va'nus, and 5 For our gospel came not Mt.4.23, Gospel, 2 Th.1.8. Ti-mō'the-us, unto the unto you in word only, but See Power of "Word," church of the Thes-sa-lo'ni-ans also in power, and in the Holy Mi.3.8, Spir. Power, 2 Ti.1.7. which is in God the Father Ghōst, and in much assurance; Col.2.2, Assurance, 2 Ti.1.12. and in the Lord Jesus Christ: as ye know what manner of Grace be unto you, and peace, men we were among you for p.p.2 Th.3.7. from God our Father, and the your sake.

Lord Jesus Christ.

6 And ye became followers of Ac.20.35, Paul's Example.

2 We give thanks to God al- us, and of the Lord, having re

ways for you all, making men- ceived the word in much afflic- Jb.5.17, Affliction (2).
tion of you in our prayers;
tion, with joy of the Holy Ezr.6.22, Spir. Joy.
3 Remembering without ceas-Ghost:

Ne.13.14, Good Works (2), ing your work of faith, and 7 So that ye were ensamples Jn.13.15, Good Example.
[Re.2.2. labour of love, and patience of to all that believe in Măç-e-dõ ́-|
Ro.4.18, Spir. Hope.
hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, ni-ȧ and A-chā ́ia.

TH

HE

[He.10.31.

Mt.25.13, Watchfulness.
Ps.62.5, Expectation (1).
Mt.2.15, Son of God.
See Second Coming (5).
1 Co.1.7.
p.p.ch.5.9.
Ro.1.4, Resurrection (8).
Lu.1.69, Salvation (2).
2 K.22.13, God's Wrath.
A.D.54.

Mt.23.8, Spir. Brethren.

p.p.1 Co.15.58.

Ac.5.41, Suffering for Christ.
SeePersecution (3),Ac.16.22.
Ac.16.12, Philippi.
Mk.15.43, Boldness (2).
Mt.3.1, Preaching.
Mt.4.23, Gospel.

See Opposers (1), Ezr.4.4.
Lu.3.18, Exhortations.
See Good Doctrine, De.32.2.
.p.2 Co.2.17; 4.2.

1 Co.9.17, Stewardship of

[the Gospel, 1 Ti.1.11.
See Men-pleasers, Jn.12.43.
Pr.16.7, Pleasing God,ch.4.1.
See "Searcher," 1 Chr.28.9.
Jb.32.21, Flattery.
Jb.16.3, Evil Words, 2 Pe.2.3.
Jn.15.22, Cloak (2), 1 Pe.2.16.
Nu.16.15, Integrity (2).
Ge.31.50, Appeal to God.
See Unworldliness, He.11.24.
See Earthly Honor,Nu.22.17.

Or, used authority.
Ro.1.1, Paul's Apostleship.
Gentleness, 1 Ti.3.3.
See Divine Gentleness,
Ge.24.59, Nurses.
See Solicitude (2), Ro.1.11.

[Ps.18.35.

Ep.1.15, Love for the

I THESSALONIANS, 2, 3

the Thessalonians.

1 Co.1.26, Christian Calling,
8 For from you sounded out 12 That ye would walk worthy Ro.6.4, Believers' Walk.
[2 Th.2.14.
the word of the Lord not only of God, who hath called you un-
Da.2.44, God's Kingdom.
in Măç-e-do'ni-à and A-cha'ia, to his kingdom and glory.
but also in every place your 13 For this cause also thank Ps.68.19, Thankfulness (2).
faith to God-ward is spread we God without ceasing, be-
abroad; so that we need not cause, when ye received the
word of God which ye heard of
to speak any thing.

9 For they themselves shew us, ye received it not as the Mt.13.23, Spir. Receptivity.
of us what manner of entering word of men, but as it is in De.6.6, "Word" in Heart.
in we had unto you, and how truth, the word of God, which See Power of "Word."
ye turned to God from idols to effectually worketh also in you
serve the living and true God; that believe.

[Je.5.14.

Jn.2.22, Believers. 10 And to wait for his Son 14 For ye, brethren, became Mt.23.8, Spir. Brethren. [the churches from heaven, whom he raised followers of the churches of R.V. became imitators of from the dead, even Jesus, God which in Ju-dæ'à are in which delivered us from the Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your See Suffering for Christ, wrath to come. own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:

CHAPTER 2

In what manner the gospel was
17 His de-
preached unto them.

[Ac.5.41.

15 Who both killed the Lord Mt.27.35, Crucifixion. Jē ́şus, and their own prophets, 2 Chr.24.21, Martyrs. OR yourselves, brethren, and have persecuted us; and Ac.9.29, Persecution (3).

sire of coming to them.

to you, that it was not in vain: contrary to all men:

p.p.Mt.24.6.

(Nu.11.1

2 But even after that we had 16 Forbidding us to speak to Ezr.4.4, Opposers (1).
suffered before, and were shame- the Gen'tiles that they might See Gentiles (1), Ge.22.18.
fully entreated, as ye know, at be saved, to fill up their sins p.p.Ge.15.16.
Philip'pi, we were bold in our alway: for the wrath is come 2 K.22.13, God's Wrath.
God to speak unto you the gos-upon them to the uttermost.
pel of God with much conten- 17 But we, brethren, being
taken from you for a short
tion.
3 For our exhortation was not time in presence, not in heart,
of deceit, nor of uncleanness, endeavoured the more abun-
dantly to see your face with
nor in guile:
4 But as we were allowed of great desire.
God to be put in trust with the 18 Wherefore we would have
gospel, even so we speak; not come unto you, even I Paul, p.p.Ro.1.13.
hindered us.
as pleasing men, but God, which once and again; but Sa'tan Ge.3.1,Satan'sWork,1Pe.5.8.
trieth our hearts.

Ep.1.15,Love for theChurch.

[ence. See Second Coming (5). [1 Co.1.7.

5 For neither at any time 19 For what is our hope, or p.p.Ph.4.1.
crown of rejoicing?
used we flattering words, as ye joy, or
know, nor a cloke of covetous- Are not even ye in the pres- Lu.23.43, In Christ's Pres-
ence of our Lord Jesus Christ
ness; God is witness:
6 Nor of men sought we glo- at his coming?
ry, neither of you, nor yet of 20 For ye are our glory and p.p.Jn.4.36; 2 Co.1.14.
others, when we might have joy.
been burdensome, as the apos-
tles of Christ..

[Church, 1 Pe.1.22. to have imparted unto you, not Ath ́ens alone; See Self-sacrifice (3), [2 Co.12.15. the gospel of God only, but also 2 And sent Ti-mo'the-us, our Ac.16.1, Timothy, 2 Th.l.l. See Zeal for Souls, Mt.18.11. our own souls, because ye were brother, and minister of God, 2 Co.3.6, Ministers. and our fellowlabourer in the See Co-operation, Ex.17.12. 1 S.18.3, Brotherly Love (3). dear unto us. See Established, 2 Chr.20.20. 9 For ye remember, brethren, gospel of Christ, to establish Mt.9.38, Spir. Laborers. See Spir. Laborers, Mt.9.38. our labour and travail: for la- you, and to comfort you con- See Comfort (3), Is.40.1. Ge.31.40, Industry (2). bouring night and day, because cerning your faith: we would not be chargeable un- 3 That no

2 K.10.16, Zealousness.

Ac.18.3, Self-support,

Mt.3.1, Preaching.

Mt.4.23, Gospel.

man should be Jos.23.8, Steadfastness (1).

[2 Th.3.8. to any of you, we preached un- moved by these afflictions: for See Affliction (3), De.8.5. to you the gospel of God.

p.p.Ac.20.26; 2 Co.4.2.

yourselves know that we are p.p.Ac.9.16; 20.23. 10 Ye are witnesses, and God appointed thereunto.

See Paul's Example, Ac.20.35 also, how holily and justly and 4 For verily, when we were p.p.Ep.3.13.
Ph.2.15, Blameless.

unblameably we behaved our-with you, we told you before See Persecution (4),Mt.10.17. selves among you that believe: that we should suffer tribula- De.4.30, Tribulation, Re.2.9. 11 As ye know how we ex- tion; even as it came to pass,

horted and comforted and and ye know.

charged every one of you, as a
father doth his children,