Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Greek, "Being made mighty with (literally, 'in') all might."
according to his glorious power—rather, "according to the power (the characteristic of 'His glory,' here appropriate to Paul's argument, Ephesians 1:19; Ephesians 6:10; as its exuberant 'riches,' in Ephesians 3:16) of His glory." His power is inseparable from His glory (Romans 6:4).
unto all patience—so as to attain to all patient endurance; persevering, enduring continuance in the faith, in spite of trials of persecutors, and seductions of false teachers.
long-suffering—towards those whom one could repel. "Patience," or "endurance," is exercised in respect to those whom one cannot repel [CHRYSOSTOM].
with joyfulness—joyful endurance (Acts 16:25; Romans 5:3, Romans 5:11).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Colossians 1:11:
Ephesians 3:16
Colossians 1:10
2 Thessalonians 1:11
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