Colossians 1:9-12 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you… The knowledge of the Divine will embraces in itself the knowledge(1) of the law, which shows us the abyss of our misery, and also proposes to the regenerate a rule of new life; (2) of the gospel, which opens to us the depths of Divine mercy, and also teaches the method of obtaining salvation. Neither is the bare apprehension of these things called the knowledge of the Divine will, but the efficacious apprehension which applies Christ to ourselves, and expresses the rule of the law in our life and actions, as far as in us lies. (1 John 2:3) the commandments as well concerning faith as obedience. (Bishop Davenant.) Parallel Verses KJV: For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; |
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