Colossians 3:11 (BSB)

Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.

From Colossians 3. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Colossians 3:11

  • John Calvin (Reformed), Calvin's Commentaries on Colossians 3:11: 11. Where there is neither Jew. He has added this intentionally, that he may again draw away the Colossians from ceremonies. For the meaning of the statement is this, that Christian perfection does not stand in need of those outward observances, nay, that they are things that are altogether at variance with it.
  • Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Colossians 3:8-11: As we are to mortify inordinate appetites, so we are to mortify inordinate passions (Col 3:8): But now you also put off all these, anger wrath, malice; for these are contrary to the design of the gospel, as well as grosser impurities; and, though they are more spiritual wickedness, have not less malignity in them.
  • John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Colossians 3:11: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew,.... That is, either in Christ, after whose image the new man is created; see Gal 5:6 or in the new man, and with respect to regeneration; or in the whole business of salvation: it matters not of what nation a man is; this has no influence on his new birth, either to forward or hinder it; for he...
  • Albert Barnes (Presbyterian), Barnes' New Testament Notes on Colossians 3:11: Verse 11. Where there is neither Greek nor Jew. See this fully explained . The meaning here is, that all are on a level; that there is no distinction of nation in the church; that all are to be regarded and treated as brethren, and that therefore no one should be false to another, or lie to another. Circumcision nor uncircumcision.