KJV: For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;
YLT: because of the hope that is laid up for you in the heavens, which ye heard of before in the word of the truth of the good news,
Darby: on account of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens; of which ye heard before in the word of the truth of the glad tidings,
ASV: because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel,
διὰ | because of |
Parse: Preposition Root: διά Sense: through. |
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ἐλπίδα | hope |
Parse: Noun, Accusative Feminine Singular Root: ἐλπίς Sense: expectation of evil, fear. |
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τὴν | - |
Parse: Article, Accusative Feminine Singular Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc. |
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ἀποκειμένην | being laid up |
Parse: Verb, Present Participle Middle or Passive, Accusative Feminine Singular Root: ἀπόκειμαι Sense: to be laid away, laid by, reserved. |
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ὑμῖν | for you |
Parse: Personal / Possessive Pronoun, Dative 2nd Person Plural Root: σύ Sense: you. |
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οὐρανοῖς | heavens |
Parse: Noun, Dative Masculine Plural Root: οὐρανός Sense: the vaulted expanse of the sky with all things visible in it. |
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προηκούσατε | you heard of before |
Parse: Verb, Aorist Indicative Active, 2nd Person Plural Root: προακούω Sense: to hear before. |
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λόγῳ | word |
Parse: Noun, Dative Masculine Singular Root: λόγος Sense: of speech. |
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ἀληθείας | truth |
Parse: Noun, Genitive Feminine Singular Root: ἀλήθεια Sense: objectively. |
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εὐαγγελίου | gospel |
Parse: Noun, Genitive Neuter Singular Root: εὐαγγέλιον Sense: a reward for good tidings. |
Greek Commentary for Colossians 1:5
See note on Romans 8:24. It is not clear whether this phrase is to be linked with ευχα ιστουμεν eucha istoumen at the beginning of Colossians 1:3 or (more likely) with την αγαπην tēn agapēn just before. Note also here πιστις pistis (faith), αγαπη agapē (love), ελπις elpis (hope), though not grouped together so sharply as in 1 Corinthians 13:13. Here hope is objective, the goal ahead. [source]
Literally, “laid away or by.” Old word used in Luke 19:20 of the pound laid away in a napkin. See also αποτησαυριζω apothēsaurizō to store away for future use (1 Timothy 6:19). The same idea occurs in Matthew 6:20 (treasure in heaven) and 1 Peter 1:4 and it is involved in Philemon 3:20. Ye heard before (προηκουσατε proēkousate). First aorist indicative active of this old compound προακουω proakouō though only here in the N.T. Before what? Before Paul wrote? Before the realization? Before the error of the Gnostics crept in? Each view is possible and has advocates. Lightfoot argues for the last and it is probably correct as is indicated by the next clause. In the word of the truth of the gospel “In the preaching of the truth of the gospel” (Galatians 2:5, Galatians 2:14) which is come They heard the pure gospel from Epaphras before the Gnostics came. [source]
First aorist indicative active of this old compound προακουω proakouō though only here in the N.T. Before what? Before Paul wrote? Before the realization? Before the error of the Gnostics crept in? Each view is possible and has advocates. Lightfoot argues for the last and it is probably correct as is indicated by the next clause. [source]
“In the preaching of the truth of the gospel” (Galatians 2:5, Galatians 2:14) which is come They heard the pure gospel from Epaphras before the Gnostics came. [source]
The A.V. connects with we give thanks (Colossians 1:3). But the two are too far apart, and Paul's introductory thanksgiving is habitually grounded on the spiritual condition of his readers, not on something objective. See Romans 1:8; 1 Corinthians 1:4; Ephesians 1:15. Better connect with what immediately precedes, love which ye have, and render as Rev., because of the hope, etc. Faith works by love, and the ground of their love is found in the hope set before them. Compare Romans 8:24. The motive is subordinate, but legitimate. “The hope laid up in heaven is not the deepest reason or motive for faith and love, but both are made more vivid when it is strong. It is not the light at which their lamps are lit, but it is the odorous oil which feeds their flame” (Maclaren). Hope. See on 1 Peter 1:3. In the New Testament the word signifies both the sentiment of hope and the thing hoped for. Here the latter. Compare Titus 2:13; Galatians 5:5; Hebrews 6:18; also Romans 8:24, where both meanings appear. Lightfoot observes that the sense oscillates between the subjective feeling and the objective realization. The combination of faith, hope, and love is a favorite one with Paul. See 1 Thessalonians 1:3; 1 Corinthians 13:13; Romans 5:1-5; Romans 12:6-12. [source]
Lit., laid away, as the pound in the napkin, Luke 19:20. With the derivative sense of reserved or awaiting, as the crown, 2 Timothy 4:8. In Hebrews 9:27, it is rendered appointed (unto men to die), where, however, the sense is the same: death awaits men as something laid up. Rev., in margin, laid up for. Compare treasure in heaven, Matthew 6:20; Matthew 19:21; Luke 12:34. “Deposited, reserved, put by in store out of the reach of all enemies and sorrows” (Bishop Wilson). [source]
Only here in the New Testament, not in Septuagint, and not frequent in classical Greek. It is variously explained as denoting either an undefined period in the past, or as contrasting the earlier Christian teaching with the later heresies, or as related to Paul's letter (before I wrote), or as related to the fulfillment of the hope (ye have had the hope pre -announced). It occurs several times in Herodotus in this last sense, as ii. 5, of one who has heard of Egypt without seeing it: v., 86, of the Aeginetans who had learned beforehand what the Athenians intended. Compare viii. 79; vi. 16. Xenophon uses it of a horse, which signifies by pricking up its ears what it hears beforehand. In the sense of mere priority of time without the idea of anticipation, Plato: “Hear me once more, though you have heard me say the same before” (“Laws,” vii., 797). I incline to the more general reference, ye heard in the past. The sense of hearing before the fulfillment of the hope would seem rather to require the perfect tense, since the hope still remained unfulfilled. [source]
The truth is the contents of the word, and the Gospel defines the character of the truth. [source]
Reverse Greek Commentary Search for Colossians 1:5
Hope for the object of hope, as Romans 8:24; Colossians 1:5; Hebrews 6:18; Titus 2:13. The phrase means that good which righteousness causes us to hope for. Comp. hope of the calling (Ephesians 1:18; Ephesians 4:4): hope of the gospel (Colossians 1:23). [source]
Used of the object of hope, as Colossians 1:5; 1 Timothy 1:1; Hebrews 6:18. [source]
Ἔργον workmay mean either the act, the simple transaction, or the process of dealing with anything, or the result of the dealing, - as a book or a picture is called a work. Κόπος laborfrom κόπτειν tostrike or hew; hence, laborious, painful exertion. Ὑπομονὴ patiencepatient endurance and faithful persistence in toil and suffering. See on 2 Peter 1:6; see on James 5:7. The genitives, of faith, love, hope, mark the generating principles of the work and labor and patience, which set their stamp upon each; thus, work which springs from faith, and is characteristic of faith. The phrase patience of hope is found only here; but see Romans 5:4; Romans 8:25; Romans 15:4; 1 Corinthians 8:7; Hebrews 7:11, Hebrews 7:12. ὑπομονὴ in lxx, see 1 Chronicles 29:15; Job 14:19; Psalm 9:18; Psalm 38:7; Jeremiah href="/desk/?q=jer+4:8&sr=1">Jeremiah 4:8. We have here the great triad of Christian graces, corresponding to 1 Corinthians 8:1-13. Hope is prominent throughout the two Epistles. The triad appears, 1 Thessalonians 5:8; Galatians 5:5, Galatians 5:6; 1 Corinthians 8:13; Ephesians 4:2-5; Colossians 1:4, Colossians 1:5; Hebrews 10:22-24; 1 Peter 1:21-22. Comp. 1 Thessalonians 2:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:8; 2 Thessalonians 3:5, 2 Thessalonians 3:8; 1 Corinthians 15:10, 1 Corinthians 15:58; 2 Corinthians 11:27; Revelation 2:2. [source]
Or laid away. In Pastorals only here. In Paul, see Colossians 1:5(note). Luke 19:20of the pound laid up in a napkin. [source]
Present passive of αποκειμαι apokeimai old verb, to be laid away. See note on Colossians 1:5 for the hope laid away. Paul‘s “crown of righteousness” That great and blessed day (2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 1:18). The righteous judge “The just judge,” the umpire who makes no mistakes who judges us all (2 Corinthians 5:10). Shall give me (αποδωσει μοι apodōsei moi). Future active of αποδιδωμι apodidōmi “Will give back” as in Romans 2:6 and in full. But also to all them that have loved his appearing Dative case of the perfect active participle of αγαπαω agapaō to love, who have loved and still love his second coming. Επιπανεια Epiphaneia here can as in 2 Timothy 1:10 be interpreted of Christ‘s Incarnation. [source]
Const. of eternal life with heirs, and rend. heirs of eternal life according to hope. Comp. Romans 4:18; Romans 5:2; Romans 8:24; Galatians 5:5; Colossians 1:5, Colossians 1:27; Titus 1:2; 1 Peter 1:3; 1 John 3:2, 1 John 3:3. [source]
Lit. is laid by in store. Comp. Luke 19:20; Colossians 1:5(see note); 2 Timothy 4:8. [source]
Present middle (or passive) of αποκειμαι apokeimai “is laid away” for men. Cf. same verb in Luke 19:20; Colossians 1:5; 2 Timothy 4:8 (Paul‘s crown). Once to die Once for all to die, as once for all to live here. No reincarnation here. After this cometh judgment Death is not all. Man has to meet Christ as Judge as Jesus himself graphically pictures (Matt 25:31-46; John 5:25-29). [source]
Instrumental case λογωι logōi The reference is thus to the gospel message of salvation even without the article (2 Corinthians 6:7) as here, and certainly with the article (Colossians 1:5; Ephesians 1:13; 2 Timothy 2:15). The message marked by truth (genitive case αλητειας alētheias). [source]
First aorist active indicative of αποκυεω apokueō (James 1:15), only here of the father (4 Macc. 15:17), not of the mother. Regeneration, not birth of all men, though God is the Father in the sense of creation of all men (Acts 17:28.).By the word of truth (λογωι αλητειας logōi alētheias). Instrumental case λογωι logōi The reference is thus to the gospel message of salvation even without the article (2 Corinthians 6:7) as here, and certainly with the article (Colossians 1:5; Ephesians 1:13; 2 Timothy 2:15). The message marked by truth (genitive case αλητειας alētheias).That we should be Purpose clause εις το eis to and the infinitive ειναι einai with the accusative of general reference ημας hēmās (as to us).A kind of first-fruits (απαρχην τινα aparchēn tina). “Some first-fruits” (old word from απαρχομαι aparchomai), of Christians of that age. See Romans 16:5. [source]
Lit., which has been reserved, a perfect participle, indicating the inheritance as one reserved through God's care for his own from the beginning down to the present. Laid up and kept is the idea. The verb signifies keeping as the result of guarding. Thus in John 17:11, Christ says, “keep ( τήρησον ) those whom thou hast given me;” in John 17:12, “I kept them” ( ἐτήρουν )i.e., preserved by guarding them. “Those whom thou gavest me I guarded ( ἐφύλαξα ).” So Rev., which preserves the distinction. Similarly, John 14:15, “keep ( τηρήσατε ) my commandments;” preserve them unbroken by careful watching. So Peter was delivered to the soldiers to guard him ( φυλάσσειν ), but he was kept ( ἐτηρεῖτο ) in prison (Acts 12:4, Acts 12:5). Compare Colossians 1:5, where a different word is used: ἀποκειμένην , lit., laid away. [source]
The gospel of Christ. Compare 1 Peter 1:25, and Peter's words, Acts 10:36. Also, Ephesians 1:13; Colossians 1:5; James 1:18. Not the personal Word, as the term is employed by John. Nevertheless, the connection and relation of the personal with the revealed word is distinctly recognized. “In the New Testament we trace a gradual ascent from (a) the concrete message as conveyed to man by personal agency through (b )the Word, the revelation of God to man which the message embodies, forming, as it were, its life and soul, to (c) The Word, who, being God, not only reveals but imparts himself to us, and is formed in us thereby” (Scott, on James 1:18, “Speaker's Commentary”). [source]
Old compound adjective (alpha privative and πτειρω phtheirō to corrupt), imperishable. So many inheritances vanish away before they are obtained.Undefiled (αμιαντον amianton). Old verbal adjective (note alliteration) from alpha privative and μιαινω miainō to defile, without defect or flaw in the title, in N.T. only here, James 1:27; Hebrews 13:4.That fadeth not away Alliterative and verbal adjective again from alpha privative and μαραινω marainō (to dry up, to wither, as in James 1:11), late and rare word in several inscriptions on tombs, here only in N.T. These inscriptions will fade away, but not this inheritance in Christ. It will not be like a faded rose.Reserved (τετηρημενην tetērēmenēn). Perfect passive participle of τηρεω tēreō old verb, to take care of, to guard. No burglars or bandits can break through where this inheritance is kept (Matthew 6:19.; John 17:11.). Cf. Colossians 1:5, where laid away” (αποκειμενην apokeimenēn) occurs.For you More graphic than the mere dative. [source]
Alliterative and verbal adjective again from alpha privative and μαραινω marainō (to dry up, to wither, as in James 1:11), late and rare word in several inscriptions on tombs, here only in N.T. These inscriptions will fade away, but not this inheritance in Christ. It will not be like a faded rose.Reserved (τετηρημενην tetērēmenēn). Perfect passive participle of τηρεω tēreō old verb, to take care of, to guard. No burglars or bandits can break through where this inheritance is kept (Matthew 6:19.; John 17:11.). Cf. Colossians 1:5, where laid away” (αποκειμενην apokeimenēn) occurs.For you More graphic than the mere dative. [source]
Perfect passive participle of τηρεω tēreō old verb, to take care of, to guard. No burglars or bandits can break through where this inheritance is kept (Matthew 6:19.; John 17:11.). Cf. Colossians 1:5, where laid away” (αποκειμενην apokeimenēn) occurs. [source]