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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Set your affections on things above,.... For unless the affections are set on them, they will never be sought after in a…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Set your affection - Margin, “or mind.” Greek” think of” - φρονεῖτε phroneite. The thoughts should be occupied about…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Set your affection on things above - Τα ανω φρονειτε· Love heavenly things; study them; let your hearts be entirely…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Colossians 3:1-4
The apostle, having described our privileges by Christ in the former part of the epistle, and our discharge from the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Set your affection&c. Not "affections," but "affection," affectus, the tendency, bias, of the mind. More lit., "thinkthe…
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