Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Christ—The oldest manuscripts add "Jesus."
labouring fervently—As the Greek, is the same, translate, "striving earnestly" (see on Colossians 1:29 and Colossians 2:1), literally, "striving as in the agony of a contest."
in prayers—Translate as Greek, "in his prayers."
complete—The oldest manuscripts read, "fully assured." It is translated, "fully persuaded," Romans 4:21; Romans 14:5. In the expression "perfect," he refers to what he has already said, Colossians 1:28; Colossians 2:2; Colossians 3:14. "Perfect" implies the attainment of the full maturity of a Christian. BENGEL joins "in all the will of God" with "stand."
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Colossians 4:12:
Acts 19:10
Acts 28:31
Colossians 1:9
Colossians 1:29
Colossians 4:11
Philemon 1:23
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