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Col 1:23. Εἴ γε, if indeed) This word depends on the finite verb, He hath reconciled, Col 1:21, rather than on the infinitive παραστῆσαι [Col 1:22]; and this παραστῆσαι, being the ultimate [final] object, is itself the most delightful fruit of reconciliation; whence it is not the truth of the reconciliation which has been accomplished, that is suspended [is made to depend] on the perseverance of the Colossians, but the most delightful fruit for the time to come, which is not to be obtained, unless the Colossians shall have persevered; comp. εἴ γε, Eph 4:21; ἐάνπερ, Heb 3:6.-τῇ πίστει) in faith, viz. in confidence; to which hope is usually joined.-τεθεμελιωμένοι) secured to the foundation [grounded]: ἑδραῖοι, stable [settled], firm within. The former is metaphorical, the latter less figurative; the one implies greater respect to the foundation, by which believers are supported; but ἑδραῖοι, stable (settled), suggests the idea of internal strength, which believers themselves possess; just as a building ought to lean (rest) uprightly and solidly on the foundation first of all, but afterwards to cohere securely, and firmly to stand together, even by its own mass [compact solidity of structure].-καὶ ἑδραῖοι καὶ, and stable and) 1Co 15:58, note; Eph 3:18.-τοῦ εὐαγγελίου, of the Gospel) by which reconciliation is declared.-πάσῃ, to every) Col 1:20; Mar 16:15, note.-διάκονος, minister) Col 1:25; Eph 3:7.