Colossians 1:26 (WEB)
the mystery which has been hidden for ages and generations. But now it has been revealed to his saints,
Fathers and councils · 5
Ambrose of Milan
“…was made Wisdom for us: “But we preach the Wisdom of God in doctrine of mystery, which Wisdom is hidden, foreordained by God before the existence of the world for our glory, and which none of the princes of this world knew, for had they known they would never have crucified the Lord of glory.”” — editor's note: Cf. 1 Pet. i. 19–21; Eph. i. 4; Col. i. 26, 27.
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John Chrysostom
“Seest thou how now in due order the mysterycame to be laid as a foundation, before the resurrection and judgment?” — editor's note: “The Mystery:” i.e., Christ’s Baptism by Fire, His dwelling in our hearts by His Spirit. Comp. Col. i. 26, 27; Eph. i. 9, 10; iii. 9.
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Hippolytus of Rome
“And the apostle (uses these words): “The mystery which was not made known to former generations.”” — editor's note: Col. i. 26.
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Clement of Alexandria
“…and generations, which now is manifested to His saints: to whom God wished to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the nations.”” — editor's note: Col. i. 25–27.
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Jerome
“What of the vessel of election, the Gospel trumpet, the roaring of our lion, the thunderer of the Gentiles, the river of Christian eloquence, who, when confronted by themystery concealed from ages and generations, and bythe depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God, rather marvels at it than discusses it?” — editor's note: Col. i. 26.
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Cross-references · 5
Cited together in The Refutation of All Heresies VI.30.
Cited together in The Refutation of All Heresies VI.30.
Cited together in The Refutation of All Heresies VI.30.
Cited together in The Refutation of All Heresies VI.30.
Cited together in The Refutation of All Heresies VI.30.