ACC ~ Colossians 1 v6a

COME TO STAY. CHRYSOSTOM: Paul speaks metaphorically when he writes, “is come.” He means, it did not come and go away, but that it remained and was there. Many doctrines are most strongly confirmed if they are held in common with many. Therefore Paul added, “As also it is in all the world.” The gospel is present everywhere, everywhere victorious, everywhere established. HOMILIES ON COLOSSIANS 1.

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