He made mention of prayers for them generally, ver. 3 : he now states what he prays for. — KXypuQqre, ye may Refilled} This verb, with its derivatives (conjugates), often occurs in this epistle, as far as ch. iv. 12, 17. — rqv liriyvutiv rov QsXq/Aarog avrou, with the knowledge of His will) There is a gradation in the following verse, in the knowledge of GOD. — rou faXqftaros, will) Eph. v. 17, i. 9. — <rop/a, in wisdom) a word often used in this epistle ; that they may be led the more from false wisdom and philosophy, Eph. i. 8. [There seems to have been a want of knowledge among the Colossians, who were otherwise of an excellent spirit ; wherefore the apostle urges that point with so great earnestness throughout the whole epistle, ver. 11, 28, ii. 2, 3, iii. 10, 16, iv. 5, 6. — V. g.] Knowledge is less recommended to the Corin thians, who were more apt to be puffed up. Wisdom denotes taste:1 comp. Matt, xxiii. 34, note. — ffwetrei, understanding) that you may discern what is consistent with, or opposed to the truth, and may not pass by what requires consideration. Wisdom (ffop/a) is something more general ; ffwsgi$ is a kind of sagacity. So that on every occasion, there may suggest itself something which is suited to the place and time. GVVZGIS is in the understanding ; wisdom is in the whole compass (complexu) of the faculties of the soul. — omy^ar/xSj, spiritual) not natural.
10. HepiKarfiffai) that ye may walk. Such walking is derived from the knowledge of the will of God. — ag/wg roD Kuptov) as it is worthy of Christ the Lord, Eph. iv. 1. — ap'etxeiav, the desire of pleasing) on your part ; so far as (even to that degree that) in reality you may please the Lord. }n, LXX., apzaxstai, Prov. xxxi. 30. — xapffopopouvreg, bearing fruit) The participles, bearing fruit, increasing, strengthened, depend on the verb -rX^w^rs, ver. 9, that ye may be filled.
11. AwdfLsi, with might) Eph. i. 19, iii. 16, vi. 10. — do^c, the power of His glory [Engl. Vers. His glorious power]) Rom. vi. 4. — {taxpoOufttav, long-suffering) Eph. iv. 2. — ft&ra "xapag, with joy) ver. 24.
12. EvxapHtrovvrsi;, giving thanks) i.e. and we give thanks. It depends on ver. 9 [we do not cease, etc. — giving thanks] : Us presently follows, and you, ver. 21. [He gives thanks, namely, in
1 A relish for spiritual things. Sapientia is from sapere, to have taste. — ED.