Colossians 2:6 (BSB)

Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,

From Colossians 2. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Colossians 2:6

  • John Calvin (Reformed), Calvin's Commentaries on Colossians 2:6: 6. As ye have received. To commendation he adds exhortation, in which he teaches them that their having once received Christ will be of no advantage to them, unless they remain in him. Farther, as the false apostles held forth Christ’s name with a view to deceive, he obviates this danger twice, by exhorting them to go on as they had been taught, and as they had received Christ.
  • Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Colossians 2:4-12: The apostle cautions the Colossians against deceivers (Col 2:4): And this I say lest any man beguile you with enticing words; and Col 2:8, Lest any man spoil you. He insists so much upon the perfection of Christ and the gospel revelation, to preserve them from the ensnaring insinuations of those who would corrupt their principles. Note, 1. The way in which Satan spoils souls is by beguiling them.
  • John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Colossians 2:6: As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord,.... Receiving Christ is believing in him: faith is the eye of the soul, that sees the beauty, glory, fulness, and suitableness of Christ; the foot that goes to him, and the hand that takes hold on him, and the arm that receives and embraces him; so that this is not a receiving him into the head...
  • Albert Barnes (Presbyterian), Barnes' New Testament Notes on Colossians 2:6: Verse 6. As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord. Have received him by faith as your Saviour, or as you were instructed respecting his rank, character, and work. The object here is to induce them not to swerve from the views which they had of Christ when he was made known to them.