Colossians 2:19

“And not holding the head, etc.] Christ, as some copies express it; for by making use of angels as mediators and intercessors, Christ the only Mediator, the Lord and head of angels, and of the church, was dropped and laid aside; which is another reason the apostle gives, why such men, and their principles and practices, should be shunned and avoided by all those that had a regard for Christ the head: from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God: by “all the body”, or the whole body, is meant the church, the mystical body of Christ; which, like an human body, consists of various members, all in union with one…”

“Translate, "Not holding fast the Head." He who does not hold Christ solely and supremely above all others, does not hold Him at all [BENGEL]. The want of firm holding of Christ has set him loose to (pry into, and so) "tread haughtily on (pride himself on) things which he hath seen." Each must hold fast the Head for himself, not merely be attached to the other members, however high in the body [ALFORD]. from which--rather, "from whom." the body--that is, all the members of the body (Eph 4:16). joints--the points of union where the supply of nourishment passes to the different members, furnishing the body with the materials of growth. bands--the sinews and nerves which bind together limb and…”

“And not holding the Head - Not holding the true doctrine respecting the Great Head of the church, the Lord Jesus Christ; Notes, Ephesians 1:22. This is regarded here as essential to the maintenance of all the other doctrines of religion. He who has just views of the Redeemer will not be in much danger of erring respecting the other points of religious belief. From which all the body ... - This passage is almost word for word the same as in Ephesians 4:15-16. See it explained in the notes there. return to 'Top of Page'”

“And not holding the head - He does not hold Christ, who does not trust in him alone. All the members are nourished by faith, and knit together by love and mutual sympathy. Colossians 2:20”

“not: Col 2:6-9, Col 1:18; Gal 1:6-9, Gal 5:2-4; Ti1 2:4-6 all: Eph 4:15, Eph 4:16 by: Job 19:9-12; Psa 139:15, Psa 139:16 nourishment: Joh 15:4-6; Rom 11:17; Eph 5:29 knit: Col 2:2; Joh 17:21; Act 4:32; Rom 12:4, Rom 12:5; Co1 1:10, Co1 10:16, Co1 10:17, 12:12-27; Eph 4:3; Phi 1:27, Phi 2:2-5; Pe1 3:8 increaseth: Col 1:10; Co1 3:6; Eph 4:16; Th1 3:12, Th1 4:10; Th2 1:3; Pe2 3:18 Colossians 2:20”