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Col 1:9. Ἠκούσαμεν, we have heard) Col 1:4.-προσευχόμενοι, praying) He made mention of prayers for them generally, Col 1:3 : he now states what he prays for.-πληρωθῆτε, ye may be filled) This verb, with its derivatives (conjugates), often occurs in this epistle, as far as ch. Col 4:12; Col 4:17.-τὴν ἐπίγνωσιν τοῦ θελήματος αὐτοῦ, with the knowledge of His will) There is a gradation in the following verse, in the knowledge of GOD.-τοῦ θελήματος, will) Eph 5:17; Eph 1:9.-σοφίᾳ, in wisdom) a word often used in this epistle; that they may be led the more from false wisdom and philosophy, Eph 1:8. [There seems to have been a want of knowledge among the Colossians, who were otherwise of an excellent spirit; wherefore the apostle urges that point with so great earnestness throughout the whole epistle, Col 1:11; Col 1:28; Col 2:2-3; Col 3:10; Col 3:16; Col 4:5-6.-V. g.] Knowledge is less recommended to the Corinthians, who were more apt to be puffed up. Wisdom denotes taste: comp. Mat 23:34, note.-συνέσει, understanding) that you may discern what is consistent with, or opposed to the truth, and may not pass by what requires consideration. Wisdom (σοφία) is something more general; ΣΎΝΕΣΙς is a kind of sagacity. So that on every occasion, there may suggest itself something which is suited to the place and time. ΣΎΝΕΣΙς is in the understanding; wisdom is in the whole compass (complexu) of the faculties of the soul.-πνευματικῇ, spiritual) not natural.