# Exposition on Colossians - Author: [Pelagius](https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/authors/pelagius/) - Latin title: *Expositio in epistulam ad Colossenses* - Date: ca. 405–410 (approximate) - Source: Alexander Souter, ed., Pelagius's Expositions of Thirteen Epistles of St Paul, vol. 2: Text and Apparatus Criticus, Texts and Studies 9.2 (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1926) (Latin text: A. Souter (Texts and Studies 9.2, 1926); OCR of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam scan, read by Tesseract) - Translation: Claude, from the original text, unless a passage says otherwise; each passage below gives the translator - Editions and translations: Alexander Souter, Pelagius's Expositions of Thirteen Epistles of St Paul, 3 vols., Texts and Studies 9 (Cambridge, 1922–1931) - Work page: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/ - Passages: 85 ## Argumentum (prefatory note) - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-0 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:451 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Pelagius's argument: Paul praises the Colossians' faith and warns them against philosophy and the law's ceremonies. ### Latin text quorum auditam fidem in principiis Iaudat; deinde monet ne per philosophiam uel legis caerimonias seducantur. ### English translation (Claude) ... whose faith, which he had heard of, he praises at the beginning; then he warns them not to be led astray through philosophy or the ceremonies of the law. ### Translation notes - The opening words of the argument (naming the Colossians) are missing in the text. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. pref. (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:451; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0). ## Colossians 1:1 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-1 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:451 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Lemma of Col 1:1. ### Latin text Paulus apostolus Christi Iesu per uoluntatem dei et Timotheus f rater ### English translation (Claude) "Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother" ### Scripture references - Col 1:1: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.1 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:451; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-1). ## Colossians 1:2 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-2 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:451 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Lemma of Col 1:2. ### Latin text his qui sunt Colosenses [ sanctis ] et fidelibus fratribus in Christo Iesu: gratia uobis et pax a deo patre nostro , [et Christo Iesu domino nostro]. ### English translation (Claude) "to those who are at Colossae, faithful brothers in Christ Jesus: grace to you and peace from God our Father." ### Scripture references - Col 1:2: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "saints" and "and Christ Jesus our Lord" in the lemma; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.2 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:451; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-2). ## Colossians 1:3 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-3 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:451 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Lemma of Col 1:3. ### Latin text gratias agimus deo [et] patri domini nostri Iesu Christi , semper pro uobis orantes, ### English translation (Claude) "We give thanks to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you," ### Scripture references - Col 1:3: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "and" before "Father"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.3 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:451; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-3). ## Colossians 1:4 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-4 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:451 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The Colossians love holiness in all the saints without partiality. ### Latin text audientes fidem uestram in Christo Iesu, et dilectionem quam habetis in sanctos omnes. Sine acceptione personae uel notitiae solam in omnibus diligitis sanctitatem. ### English translation (Claude) "having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and the love which you have toward all the saints." Without respect of person or acquaintance you love in all only holiness. ### Scripture references - Col 1:4: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.4 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:451; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-4). ## Colossians 1:5 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-5 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:451 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Lemma of Col 1:5. ### Latin text Propter spem quae reposita est uobis in caelis , quam [ante] audistis in uerbo ueritatis euangelii, ### English translation (Claude) "Because of the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, which you heard of in the word of the truth of the gospel," ### Scripture references - Col 1:5: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "before" ("heard of before"); omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.5 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:451; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-5). ## Colossians 1:6 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-6 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:451–452 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The gospel bears fruit everywhere; God's grace is truly known by those who do not cancel it with evil deeds. ### Latin text quod peruenit ad uos. Non propter hominum laudem, sed propter uitam aeternam quae in Christo est. Sicut in omni mundo [est] et fructificat. Aliut tricesimum, [et] aliut sexagesimum, aliut centesimum, secundum parabolam seminantis. Et crescit. In numero uel uirtute. Sicut [et] in uobis ex [ ea ] qua audistis die, et cognouistis gratiam dei in ueritate . Ille [dei] gratiam in ueritate cognouit qui eius beneficia malis actibus non euacua[ba]t. ### English translation (Claude) "which has come to you." Not for the praise of men, but for the eternal life that is in Christ. "As in all the world it bears fruit." Some thirtyfold, some sixtyfold, some a hundredfold, according to the parable of the sower. "And grows." In number or in virtue. "As also among you, from the day you heard and knew the grace of God in truth." He has known God's grace in truth who did not make its benefits void by evil acts. ### Scripture references - Col 1:6: quotation, high confidence - Matt 13:23: allusion, high confidence ### Translation notes - The parable of the sower: Matt 13:8, 23. Souter brackets "is", "and", "also", "that", and "of God"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.6 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:451–452; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-6). ## Colossians 1:7 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-7 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:452 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Epaphras, the Colossians' teacher, faithfully prays for them. ### Latin text Sicut dididstis ah Epafra [carissimo] conseruo nostro, qui est jidelis pro uobis minister Christi [Iesu]. Fideliter pro uobis in orationem incumbens, ministerium Christi exhibe[a]t uoluntati. ### English translation (Claude) "As you learned from Epaphras our fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ for you." Applying himself faithfully to prayer for you, he shows his ministry to Christ's will. ### Scripture references - Col 1:7: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "dearest" and "Jesus"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.7 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:452; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-7). ## Colossians 1:8 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-8 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:452 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Epaphras reported the Colossians' spiritual love. ### Latin text Qui etiam manifestauit nobis caritatem uestram in spiritu. Quam habetis in spiritalibus caritatem. ### English translation (Claude) "Who also made known to us your love in the Spirit." The love you have in spiritual things. ### Scripture references - Col 1:8: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.8 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:452; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-8). ## Colossians 1:9 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-9 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:452 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul prays that they know God's will, since without such knowledge they cannot do it. ### Latin text Ideo et nos ex qua die audiuimus, non cessamus pro uobis orantes [et postulantes] ut impleamini agnitione uoluntatis eius in omni sapientia et intellectu spiritah. Quia aliter earn facere non potestis, quod propheta intellegens dicebat ad dominum: ‘ doce me facere uoluntatem tuam, quia deus meus es tu.’ ### English translation (Claude) "Therefore we also, from the day we heard, do not cease praying for you that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding." Because otherwise you cannot do it, as the prophet understood when he said to the Lord: "Teach me to do your will, for you are my God." ### Scripture references - Col 1:9: quotation, high confidence - Ps 143:10 (142:10 LXX): quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The quotation is Ps 143:10 (142:10 LXX). Souter brackets "and asking"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.9 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:452; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-9). ## Colossians 1:10 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-10 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:452–453 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: God gives the will and strengthens it by teaching and the grace of understanding, without taking away freedom of choice. ### Latin text Ut ambuletis digne deo, per omnia placentes, in omni opere bono fructijicantes et crescentes in dei scientia. Digne deo ille ambulat qui ei per omnia placet! hoc est, ut in opere bono cum scientia dei fructificet. simul exposuit qu[a r]e frequenter obscure dicebat: hoc est, quo modo deus det uelle et adiuuet uel confirmet, docendo scilicet sapientiam [et] intellectus gratiam tribuendo, non libertatem arbitrii auferendo, sicut in praesenti orat ut impleantur agnitione uoluntatis eius in omni sapientia et intellectu spiritali, quo possint digne deo per omnia ambulare. ### English translation (Claude) "That you may walk worthily of God, pleasing him in all things, bearing fruit in every good work and growing in the knowledge of God." He walks worthily of God who pleases him in all things, that is, who bears fruit in good work with knowledge of God. At the same time he has explained why he often spoke obscurely: that is, how God gives the willing and helps or strengthens, namely by teaching wisdom and bestowing the grace of understanding, not by taking away freedom of choice; just as here he prays that they may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding, by which they may be able to walk worthily of God in all things. ### Scripture references - Col 1:10: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Pelagius's account of how God gives the will, "not by taking away freedom of choice", is translated exactly. Souter brackets "and"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.10 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:452–453; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-10). ## Colossians 1:11 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-11 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:453 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: True strength conquers old habits of vice, and true patience rejoices in suffering. ### Latin text In omni uirtute confortati. Uirtus magna est inueteratam uitiorum consuetudinem uincere uel in passionibus carnis infirmitatem superare. Secundum maiestatem claritatis eius. Ut et uos sicut ille patienter omnia sufferatis. In omni patientia et longanimitate cum gaudio. Ibi est uera longanimitas et patientia, ubi aliquis etiam gaudet [et] se sustinere quod patitur. ### English translation (Claude) "Strengthened with all might." It is great might to conquer an inveterate habit of vices or to overcome weakness in the sufferings of the flesh. "According to the majesty of his glory." So that you too, like him, may bear all things patiently. "In all patience and longsuffering with joy." True longsuffering and patience is where someone even rejoices to endure what he suffers. ### Scripture references - Col 1:11: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "and"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.11 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:453; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-11). ## Colossians 1:12 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-12 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:453 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The calling to the saints' inheritance should outweigh present sorrow. ### Latin text Gratias agentes deo et patri , qui uocauit uos in partem sortis sanctorum in lumine. Plus uos uocatio laetificet quam adfligit tristitia passionum. [Sortis sanctorum.] Sortem hereditatem scriptura cognominat, quia et [H]iesus terram diuisit in sorte. ### English translation (Claude) "Giving thanks to God the Father, who has called you into the share of the lot of the saints in light." Let your calling gladden you more than the sorrow of sufferings afflicts you. Scripture names an inheritance a "lot", because Joshua too divided the land by lot. ### Scripture references - Col 1:12: quotation, high confidence - Josh 14:2: allusion, medium confidence ### Translation notes - Joshua: Josh 14:2. Souter brackets a repeated "of the lot of the saints"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.12 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:453; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-12). ## Colossians 1:13 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-13 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:453–454 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: God rescued us from ignorance and error into his Son's kingdom. ### Latin text Qui eripuit nos de potestate tenebrarum. Ab ignorantia uel errore. Et transtulit in regnum Jilii caritatis suae. De regno erroris et mortis, quo et dilecti et filii fieremus. ### English translation (Claude) "Who rescued us from the power of darkness." From ignorance or error. "And transferred us into the kingdom of the Son of his love." From the kingdom of error and death, so that we might become both beloved and sons. ### Scripture references - Col 1:13: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.13 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:453–454; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-13). ## Colossians 1:14 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-14 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:454 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Redemption is the forgiveness of sins in baptism through faith. ### Latin text In quo habemus redemptionem , [in] remissionem peccatorum . Redemptis fide per baptismum peccata dimisit. ### English translation (Claude) "In whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." To those redeemed by faith he forgave their sins through baptism. ### Scripture references - Col 1:14: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "in"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.14 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:454; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-14). ## Colossians 1:15 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-15 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:454 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Christ is God's image and, as man, firstborn in honour, not in time. ### Latin text Qui est imago dei inuisibilis. Secundum epistulam ad Hebraeos. Primogenitus omnis creaturae. Primogenitus secundum adsumpti hominis formam, non tempore, sed honore, iuxta illut : ‘ filius meus primogenitus Istrahel.’ ### English translation (Claude) "Who is the image of the invisible God." According to the letter to the Hebrews. "The firstborn of every creature." Firstborn according to the form of the man assumed, not in time but in honour, according to that saying: "Israel is my firstborn son." ### Scripture references - Col 1:15: quotation, high confidence - Heb 1:3: allusion, high confidence - Exod 4:22: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Hebrews: Heb 1:3. The quotation is Exod 4:22. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.15 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:454; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-15). ## Colossians 1:16 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-16 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:454 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: All things, visible and invisible, were created by Christ in his divinity, against the Manichaeans. ### Latin text Quia in ipso condita sunt omnia. Secundum diuinitatem. In cadis et in terra , uisibilia et inuisibilia [siue sedes , siue dominationes siue principatus siue potestates ]. Contra Manichaeos. Omnia per ipsum et in ipso creata sunt. In ipsius potestate. ### English translation (Claude) "For in him all things were created." According to divinity. "In heaven and on earth, visible and invisible." Against the Manichaeans. "All things were created through him and in him." In his power. ### Scripture references - Col 1:16: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers" in the lemma; omitted. The Manichaeans held that the visible world was not made by the good God. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.16 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:454; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-16). ## Colossians 1:17 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-17 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:454 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: All things subsist through Christ. ### Latin text Et ipse est ante omnes, et omnia in ipso constant. Dum per ipsum subsistunt. ### English translation (Claude) "And he is before all, and all things hold together in him." Since they subsist through him. ### Scripture references - Col 1:17: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.17 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:454; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-17). ## Colossians 1:18 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-18 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:454 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Christ, first risen to incorruption, is head of the church and first over all creation. ### Latin text Et ipse est caput corporis ecclesiae. Quia omnes credentes eius sunt membra. Qui est prindpium , primogenitus ex mortuis. [In] incorruptibilitatis gloria. Ut sit in omnibus [ipse] primatum tenens. Tam in inuisibilibus quam [in] uisibilibus creaturis. ### English translation (Claude) "And he is the head of the body, the church." Because all believers are his members. "Who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead." In the glory of incorruptibility. "That in all things he may hold the first place." Both in invisible and in visible creatures. ### Scripture references - Col 1:18: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "in", "himself", and "in"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.18 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:454; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-18). ## Colossians 1:19 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-19 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:454–455 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: In the saints God's gift was partial, but the whole Godhead abounded in Christ. ### Latin text Quia in ipso complacuit omnem plenitudinem [in]habitare [diuinitatis]. In aliis, hoc est in apostolis, [in] patriarchis, uel prophetis [gratia] fuit ex parte: in Christo autem tota diuinitas abundauit. Corporaliter. Quasi si dicat ‘summaliter.’ ### English translation (Claude) "For it pleased that all fullness should dwell in him." In others, that is, in apostles, patriarchs, or prophets, it was in part; but in Christ the whole Godhead abounded. "Bodily." As if he said "in sum." ### Scripture references - Col 1:19: quotation, high confidence - Col 2:9: allusion, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "in-" and "of the Godhead" in the lemma, and "in" and "grace"; omitted. "Bodily" belongs to Col 2:9; Pelagius comments on it here. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.19 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:454–455; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-19). ## Colossians 1:20 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-20 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:455 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Christ reconciles earth to heaven, as the Lord's Prayer asks. ### Latin text Et per eum reconciliare omnia in ipso , padjicans per sanguinem crucis eius. Per quem sunt homines emendati. Siue quae in caelis sunt siue quae in terris . Terrena caelestibus, quae ab eis per contrarietatera uitae fuerant separata: unde orare [hoc] docemur, ut uoluntas dei, quem ad modum celebratur in caelis, ita fiat in terris. ### English translation (Claude) "And through him to reconcile all things to himself, making peace through the blood of his cross." Through whom men have been amended. "Whether the things that are in heaven or the things that are on earth." Earthly things with heavenly, which had been separated from them by contrariety of life: hence we are taught to pray that the will of God be done on earth as it is done in heaven. ### Scripture references - Col 1:20: quotation, high confidence - Matt 6:10: allusion, high confidence ### Translation notes - The Lord's Prayer: Matt 6:10. Souter brackets "this"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.20 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:455; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-20). ## Colossians 1:21 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-21 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:455 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Lemma of Col 1:21. ### Latin text Et uos9 cum essetis [ aliquando ] alienati et inimid sensus eius in operibus malis , ### English translation (Claude) "And you, when you were alienated and enemies of his mind in evil works," ### Scripture references - Col 1:21: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "once"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.21 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:455; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-21). ## Colossians 1:22 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-22 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:455 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul's command to be holy and blameless shows that it is possible. ### Latin text nunc autem [recondliauit in corpore camis eius per mortem ]. Quae fuerint [inimicitiae], euidentissime declarauit. Exhibete uos sanctos. Ne eius beneficium irritum facientes, sitis iterum inimici. Et immaculatos et inreprehensibiles coram ipso . Uide si quod sciebat impossibile, praecepisset. ### English translation (Claude) "but now." He has shown most clearly what the enmities were. "Present yourselves holy." Lest, making his benefit void, you become enemies again. "And spotless and blameless before him." Consider whether he would have commanded what he knew to be impossible. ### Scripture references - Col 1:22: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "he has reconciled in the body of his flesh through death" in the lemma and "enmities"; omitted. The lemma reads "present yourselves" (exhibete) as an imperative. Pelagius's argument that God commands nothing impossible is translated exactly. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.22 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:455; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-22). ## Colossians 1:23 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-23 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:455–457 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Only those who stay firm and live by the gospel can hope for it; Paul teaches all so as to present all perfect. ### Latin text Si tamen permanetis in fide fundati et stabiles et immobiles . Tunc poteritis immaculati esse, si hominum uos minime exempla decipiant, sed firmiter futura credatis. A\E\ spe euangelii quod audistis . Spem euangelii contra euangelium uiuentes sperare non possunt. Quod praedicatum est in uniuersa creatura quae est sub cash . Rationabilifs] scilicet: notandum sane quo modo omnem sajrientia . ‘Iudaeum et Graecum, seruum et liberum.’ simul attende quod omnes doceat sapientiam. Ut exhibeamus omnem hominem perfectum in Christo , ### English translation (Claude) "If indeed you continue in the faith grounded and steady and immovable." Then you will be able to be spotless, if the examples of men do not deceive you at all, but you firmly believe in the things to come. "From the hope of the gospel which you heard." Those who live against the gospel cannot hope for the hope of the gospel. "Which has been preached to every creature under heaven." That is, rational creature; note indeed how ... all wisdom. "Jew and Greek, slave and free." At the same time observe that he teaches all wisdom. "That we may present every man perfect in Christ," ### Scripture references - Col 1:23: quotation, high confidence - Col 1:28: quotation, high confidence - Col 3:11: allusion, medium confidence ### Translation notes - Most of the text for 1:24–28 is missing here (lines lost in the scan); what survives is translated, and "..." marks the gap. "Jew and Greek, slave and free" recalls Col 3:11; Gal 3:28. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.23 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:455–457; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-23). ## Colossians 1:29 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-1-29 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:457 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul labours to present every person perfect. ### Latin text in quo [et\ labors contendens [secundum operationem eius quam operatur in me in uirtute ]. Notandum quod omnes conetur exhibere perfectos. ### English translation (Claude) "for which I also labour, striving." Note that he tries to present all as perfect. ### Scripture references - Col 1:29: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "according to his working, which works in me in power"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 1.29 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:457; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/1-29). ## Colossians 2:1 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-2-1 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:457 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Lemma of Col 2:1. ### Latin text Uolo enim uos scire quantum habeam certamen pro uobis , [et de eis qui sunt Laodiciae ,] et quicumque non uiderunt faciem meam [in camem], ### English translation (Claude) "For I want you to know how great a conflict I have for you, and for all who have not seen my face." ### Scripture references - Col 2:1: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "and for those who are at Laodicea" and "in the flesh"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 2.1 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:457; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/2-1). ## Colossians 2:2 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-2-2 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:457 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul's presence would have comforted them and taught them the mystery of God more fully. ### Latin text ut consolentur corda ipsorum , copulati in caritate et in omnes diuitias plenitudinis intellectus ad cognoscendum mysterium dei quod est Christus . Quia, si me uidissent et caritatem meam erga se, et diuitias mysterii dei plenius cognouissent, dum et maiorem praesentis affectum probarent, et abundantiam rationis a me, qui ab ipso Christo didici, docerentur, [et per haec] consolationem integram fuerant consecuti. ### English translation (Claude) "that their hearts may be comforted, joined together in love and in all the riches of the fullness of understanding, to know the mystery of God, which is Christ." Because, if they had seen me and my love toward them, and had known more fully the riches of God's mystery, since they would experience the greater affection of one present and be taught abundance of reasoning by me, who learned from Christ himself, they would have obtained full comfort. ### Scripture references - Col 2:2: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "and through these things"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 2.2 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:457; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/2-2). ## Colossians 2:3 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-2-3 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:457 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The treasures of wisdom hidden in the law under Moses' veil are revealed in Christ. ### Latin text In quo sunt omnes thesauri sapientiae et scientiae . Qui latebant in litteris legis, sicut Isaias ait: ‘in thesauris salus nostra uenit.’ Absconditi . Qui Mo[y]si erant uelamine contecti. ### English translation (Claude) "In whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." Which were hidden in the letters of the law, as Isaiah says: "In treasures our salvation has come." "Hidden." Which were covered by the veil of Moses. ### Scripture references - Col 2:3: quotation, high confidence - Isa 33:6: quotation, medium confidence - 2 Cor 3:14: allusion, medium confidence ### Translation notes - The quotation is Isa 33:6 in a Latin form. The veil of Moses: 2 Cor 3:13–15. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 2.3 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:457; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/2-3). ## Colossians 2:4 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-2-4 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:457–458 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Since all wisdom is in Christ, philosophy opposed to him is folly. ### Latin text Hoc autem dico , ut nemo uos drcumueniat in suptilitate sermonis. Ideo dico melius fuisse, ut ego uos praesens instruerem, sed tamen breuiter omnem sapientiam in ipso esse complexus sum, ut [omnem] sermonem uel sensum philosophiae, qui contra ilium est, non solum non miremini, sed etiam stultitiae deputetis. ### English translation (Claude) "Now this I say, that no one may deceive you with subtlety of speech." That is why I say it would have been better for me to instruct you in person; yet I have briefly summed up that all wisdom is in him, so that you may not only not admire every argument or thought of philosophy that is against him, but even count it folly. ### Scripture references - Col 2:4: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "every"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 2.4 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:457–458; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/2-4). ## Colossians 2:5 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-2-5 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:458 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The apostles could perceive what happened elsewhere, as Elisha did with Gehazi. ### Latin text Nam et si corpore absen[s] sum , sed spiritu uobiscum sum , sup[p]lens et uidens ordinationem tiestram [,et firmamentum jidei quae est in Christo ]. Habebant hanc gratiam apostoli, ut alibi positi quid alibi ageretur agnoscerent, sicut Elisaei spiritus cum Giezi fuit in uia. [Et supplens id quod de-est utilitati jidei uestrae.] Uel litteris impleo quod praesentia non possum. ### English translation (Claude) "For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, supplying and seeing your order." The apostles had this grace, that being placed in one place they knew what was being done in another, as Elisha's spirit was with Gehazi on the road. Or: I fill up by letters what I cannot by presence. ### Scripture references - Col 2:5: quotation, high confidence - 2 Kgs 5:26: allusion, high confidence ### Translation notes - Elisha and Gehazi: 2 Kgs 5:26 (4 Kgdms 5:26 LXX). Souter brackets "and the firmness of your faith which is in Christ" in the lemma and "And supplying what is lacking for the benefit of your faith"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 2.5 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:458; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/2-5). ## Colossians 2:6 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-2-6 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:458 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Christ's example suffices for life even with limited knowledge. ### Latin text Sicut ergo accepistis Christum Iesum dominum [nostrum], in ipso ambulate . Exemplum Christi [in] uobis sufficit ad uitam, etiam si aliquid [et] interim minus scientiae habeatis. ### English translation (Claude) "As therefore you received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in him." The example of Christ is enough for life for you, even if in the meantime you have somewhat less knowledge. ### Scripture references - Col 2:6: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "our", "in", and "and"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 2.6 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:458; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/2-6). ## Colossians 2:7 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-2-7 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:458–459 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Believers grow on Christ as foundation and give thanks for his gifts. ### Latin text Radicati et [super]aedijicati in ipso. Secundum robur fundamenti ualidum aedificium supercrescit. Et conjirmati jide , sicut [et] dididstis . Futurorum bonorum. Abundantes in illo in gratiarum actione. Semper crescentes in illo et pro omnibus beneficiis eius gratias referentes. ### English translation (Claude) "Rooted and built up in him." A strong building rises according to the strength of the foundation. "And confirmed in the faith, as you have learned." Of good things to come. "Abounding in him in thanksgiving." Always growing in him and giving thanks for all his benefits. ### Scripture references - Col 2:7: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "super-" and "also"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 2.7 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:458–459; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/2-7). ## Colossians 2:8 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-2-8 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:459 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul warns against philosophers who measure God by nature and deny creation from nothing, the virgin birth, and the resurrection. ### Latin text Uidete ne quis uos deprehendat per philosophiam et inanem seductionem secundum traditionem hominum, secundum elementa [huius] mundi , et non secundum Christum . Contra philosophos agit, quorum omnis paene disputatio de elementis est et uisibilibus creaturis, et qui ex rebus naturalibus uirtutem aestimant dei, dicentes ex nihilo fieri nihil posse, [sed] et animam aut initium non habere aut esse mortalem, et uirginem parere omnino non posse, sed et deum ex homine nasci mori atque resurgere credere stultum esse. ### English translation (Claude) "See that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the elements of the world, and not according to Christ." He deals with the philosophers, almost all of whose disputation is about the elements and visible creatures, and who judge God's power from natural things, saying that nothing can come from nothing, and that the soul either has no beginning or is mortal, and that a virgin cannot possibly give birth, and that it is foolish to believe that God was born of man, died, and rose again. ### Scripture references - Col 2:8: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "this" and "but"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 2.8 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:459; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/2-8). ## Colossians 2:9 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-2-9 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:459 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The whole divine nature dwells in Christ's body. ### Latin text Qu[on]ia[m] in ipso \in]habitat omnis plenitudo diuinitatis corporaliter. Omnis plenitudo diuinae naturae in corpore eius inhabitat. ### English translation (Claude) "For in him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily." All the fullness of the divine nature dwells in his body. ### Scripture references - Col 2:9: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 2.9 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:459; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/2-9). ## Colossians 2:10 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-2-10 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:459 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Those who know Christ, maker of the invisible world, need nothing from philosophers who know only the visible. ### Latin text Et estis in ipso repleti, qui est caput omnis prindpatus et potestatis. Si illius scientiam docemini, qui dedit initium etiam inuisibili creaturae, quid uobis conferent qui nihil plus intellegunt quam quod uident? ### English translation (Claude) "And you are filled in him, who is the head of every principality and power." If you are taught the knowledge of him who gave a beginning even to the invisible creation, what will those confer on you who understand nothing more than what they see? ### Scripture references - Col 2:10: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 2.10 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:459; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/2-10). ## Colossians 2:11 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-2-11 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:459 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Christians have Christ's spiritual circumcision and need not heed the false apostles. ### Latin text In quo et[iam ] drcumdsi estis drcumdsione non manu facta in expoliatione corporis camis . Hie iam pseudo-apostolos taxat, ut ne ab ipsis quidem seducantur. [Sed] in drcumdsione Christi , ### English translation (Claude) "In whom also you were circumcised with a circumcision not made with hands, in the putting off of the body of the flesh." Here he now rebukes the false apostles, so that they may not be led astray even by them. "In the circumcision of Christ," ### Scripture references - Col 2:11: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "But"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 2.11 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:459; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/2-11). ## Colossians 2:12 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-2-12 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:459–460 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: In baptism believers put off the old man and rise to new life by faith. ### Latin text consepulti ei in baptismo . Per quam totum [ueterem] hominem [ex]spoliastis. In quo et resurrexistis per fidem operationis dei, qui suscitauit ilium a mortuis . Resurrexistis in nouam uitam, credentes eum etiam propter hoc surrexisse. ### English translation (Claude) "buried with him in baptism." Through which you stripped off the whole old man. "In which you also rose again through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead." You rose into new life, believing that he rose for this reason too. ### Scripture references - Col 2:12: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "old" and "ex-"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 2.12 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:459–460; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/2-12). ## Colossians 2:13 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-2-13 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:460 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Doubly unworthy, the Gentiles were made alive and forgiven with Christ. ### Latin text Et uos , cum mortui essetis in delictis et praeputio carnis uestrae. Quia non solum peccantes, sed etiam [injcircumcisi in lege pariter damnabantur. cum ergo dupliciter indigni essetis, filiorum estis consortes eff ecti. Conuiuificauit [7105] cum illo , donans nobis omnia delicta . Auferendo causas mortis, id est, peccata. ### English translation (Claude) "And you, when you were dead in trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh." Because not only sinners but also the uncircumcised were condemned alike under the law. Since, then, you were doubly unworthy, you have been made sharers with the sons. "He made us alive together with him, forgiving us all trespasses." By taking away the causes of death, that is, sins. ### Scripture references - Col 2:13: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 2.13 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:460; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/2-13). ## Colossians 2:14 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-2-14 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:460 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The handwriting nailed to the cross is the law's curse, or God's record of sins, both cancelled. ### Latin text Delens quod aduersum nos erat c[h]irographum decreti, quod erat contrarium nobis , et tulit illud de medio, adfigens illut cruci. Maledictum legis: unde alibi ait: ‘Christus nos redemit de maledicto legis,’ quo continetur: £maledictus omnis qui non permanserit in omnibus quae scripta sunt in libro legis, ut faciat ea.’ quidam uero c[h]irografum dicunt esse quasi scriptam quamdam aput deum memoriam peccatorum: unde ipse in Cantico dicit: ‘nonne haec congregata sunt aput me, et signata in thesauris meis ? ’ et Hieremias ait : ‘ peccatum Iuda scriptum est in ungue adamantino.’ etiam haec [ergo] deleta est in cruce, dum, dimissis peccatis, etiam memoria abolita est delictorum. ### English translation (Claude) "Blotting out the handwriting of the decree that was against us, which was contrary to us, and he took it out of the way, nailing it to the cross." The curse of the law: hence he says elsewhere: "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law," in which it is contained: "Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all the things written in the book of the law, to do them." But some say that the handwriting is, as it were, a written record of sins kept with God: hence he himself says in the Song: "Are not these things gathered with me and sealed in my treasuries?" and Jeremiah says: "The sin of Judah is written with a point of adamant." This too was blotted out on the cross, when, sins being forgiven, the very memory of offences was abolished. ### Scripture references - Col 2:14: quotation, high confidence - Gal 3:13: quotation, high confidence - Gal 3:10: quotation, high confidence - Deut 27:26: quotation, medium confidence - Deut 32:34: quotation, high confidence - Jer 17:1: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Quotations: Gal 3:13; Gal 3:10 (Deut 27:26); Deut 32:34 (the Song of Moses); Jer 17:1. Souter brackets "therefore"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 2.14 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:460; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/2-14). ## Colossians 2:15 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-2-15 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:461 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Christ triumphed over the powers by dying, not by force, as an example for us. ### Latin text Exuens principatus et potestates. 4 Ut per mortem destrueiet eum qui habebat mortis imperium,’ se offerendo pro eis. Traduxit palam fidudaliter triumphans eos in semet ipso . Deuicit palam crucifixus confusione contempta : triumphauit, non occidendo, sed moriendo, nec uim inferendo, sed sustinendo, ut nobis, confracta omni[s] superbia, uincendi daret exemplum. ### English translation (Claude) "Stripping the principalities and powers." "That through death he might destroy him who had the power of death," by offering himself for them. "He made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in himself." Crucified, he conquered openly, despising the shame: he triumphed not by killing but by dying, not by inflicting force but by enduring it, so that, all pride broken, he might give us an example of conquering. ### Scripture references - Col 2:15: quotation, high confidence - Heb 2:14: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The quotation is Heb 2:14. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 2.15 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:461; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/2-15). ## Colossians 2:16 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-2-16 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:461 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Food laws and feasts were a shadow that ceased when Christ came. ### Latin text Nemo ergo uos iudicet in esca aut in potu aut in parte died festi aut neomenia[e\ aut sabbatorum. Nullum ergo in hoc iudicium est, quod, cum umbra esse[t], cessauit corpore ueniente, quia [in] imagine opus non est, ueritate praesente. ### English translation (Claude) "Let no one therefore judge you in food or in drink or in respect of a festival day or new moon or sabbaths." There is no judgement, then, in this, because, being a shadow, it ceased when the body came; for there is no need of the image when the truth is present. ### Scripture references - Col 2:16: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "in"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 2.16 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:461; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/2-16). ## Colossians 2:17 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-2-17 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:461 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The law was the shadow of Christ's reality. ### Latin text Quae sunt umbra futurorum , corpus autem Christi . Umbra legis erat, corpus est Christi: tunc [enim] futura erant quae modo sunt in praesenti. ### English translation (Claude) "Which are a shadow of things to come, but the body is Christ's." The law was the shadow, the body is Christ's: for then the things that are now present were to come. ### Scripture references - Col 2:17: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "for"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 2.17 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:461; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/2-17). ## Colossians 2:18 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-2-18 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:461–462 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul warns against those who feign humility and boast of visions of angels. ### Latin text Nemo uos seducat , uolens in humilitate et religione angelorum , quae non uidit, extollens se frustra , inflatus mente camis suae. Nemo ficta humilitate superbus et angelos uidere se mentiens, frustra se super homines iactet, qui uisiones a suo loquitur corde. Siue : Qui tam humilis sibi et religiosus uideatur, ut angelus, qui ne nidit quidem, non ut imitetur. ### English translation (Claude) "Let no one lead you astray, wishing it in humility and the worship of angels, which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by the mind of his flesh." Let no one, proud with feigned humility and lying that he sees angels, vainly boast himself above men, who speaks visions from his own heart. Or: who seems to himself so humble and religious as an angel, which he has not even seen, not so as to imitate. ### Scripture references - Col 2:18: quotation, high confidence - Jer 23:16: allusion, medium confidence ### Translation notes - "Visions from his own heart": Jer 23:16. The final alternative is garbled in the text and translated literally. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 2.18 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:461–462; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/2-18). ## Colossians 2:19 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-2-19 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:462 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Whoever is outside Christ's body does not live, since Christ the head is life. ### Latin text Et non tenens caput. Christo non credens, qui omnium sanctorum caput est. Ex quo totum corpus per [co]nexus et colligationes subministratum et copulatum cresdt. Quia membris per totum corpus membra iunguntur : quicumque igitur extra hoc corpus est, quantumlibet se iactet, ille non uiuit qui caput non habet Christum, qui est uita. In augmentum dei. Augmentum illius corporis quod unitum est deo. ### English translation (Claude) "And not holding the head." Not believing in Christ, who is the head of all the saints. "From whom the whole body, supplied and knit together through joints and bands, grows." Because members are joined to members throughout the whole body: whoever, then, is outside this body, however much he boasts, does not live, for he does not have Christ, who is life, as head. "With the increase of God." The increase of that body which is united to God. ### Scripture references - Col 2:19: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "co-"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 2.19 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:462; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/2-19). ## Colossians 2:20 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-2-20 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:462 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Those who died with Christ must not live like worldly people who do not believe in the future. ### Latin text Si [ergo] mortui estis cam Christo ab elementis [ huius ] mundi. Elementa mundi possunt intellegi etiam auaritia et luxuria et cetera his similia. Quid athuc uiuentes uelut de hoc mundo [decemitis? Nec similitudinem ullam uiuentium in mundo] uoluit nos habere, hoc est, illorum qui futura non credunt. ### English translation (Claude) "If you died with Christ from the elements of the world." The elements of the world can also be understood as avarice and luxury and other things like these. "Why, as though living ... ?" He wanted us to have ... that is, of those who do not believe in the things to come. ### Scripture references - Col 2:20: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "therefore", "this", and the words "in this world, do you make decrees? Nor any likeness of those living in the world"; omitted, and the gaps they leave are marked "...". With them the sense is: "Why do you make decrees as if living in this world? He did not want us to have any likeness to those living in the world." ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 2.20 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:462; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/2-20). ## Colossians 2:21 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-2-21 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:462 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul forbids using worldly things as those do who love them as eternal. ### Latin text Ne tetigeritis ne contaminaueritis ne gustaueritis. Illo tactu et gustu et contrectatione, quo[d] hi qui [in] concupiscentiis abutuntur et diligunt pro aeternis. ### English translation (Claude) "Do not touch, do not handle, do not taste." With that touch, taste, and handling by which those who abuse things in their desires also love them as if eternal. ### Scripture references - Col 2:21: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The comment is compressed and translated by sense. Souter brackets "in"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 2.21 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:462; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/2-21). ## Colossians 2:22 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-2-22 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:463 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The world, made of parts that dissolve, will itself dissolve and must not be loved as eternal. ### Latin text Quae sunt omnia in interitu[m\ per abusionem. Ex partibus mundi condicionem ipsius aduertimus: cuius enim membra componuntur atque soluuntur, necesse est [ut] totus [et aliquando compositus fuerit et] quandoque soluatur : nec coli ergo pro immortali debet nec diligi pro aeterno. Secundum praecepta et doctrinas hominum , ### English translation (Claude) "Which all perish by abuse." From the parts of the world we notice the condition of the whole: for when its members are put together and dissolved, it must be that the whole will at some time be dissolved; so it ought neither to be worshipped as immortal nor loved as eternal. "According to the commands and teachings of men," ### Scripture references - Col 2:22: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "that" and "both was once put together and"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 2.22 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:463; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/2-22). ## Colossians 2:23 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-2-23 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:463 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Philosophers, taught by nature, practised humble austerity, but philosophy's show of abstinence is a devil's snare. ### Latin text quae sunt rationem quidem habentia sapientiae in obseruatione et humilitate cordis per uexationem corporis , non in honor e aliquo ad saturitatem [et diligentiam\ camis. Secundum quod multi etiam homines natura docente[t] tradiderunt, quod mundus esset quandoque soluendus, et ideo deum, quern solum aeternum intellexerant, licet superstitiose, tamen humiliter uenerati sunt, et non parcendum dixerunt corpori, ne[c] carnem in saturitate [h]onorandam, utpote morituram. Aliter: Non uos seducat philosophia[e] humana doctrina, quae sapientiafe et] abstinentiae specie subornatur, in quo tarn uana est corporis adflictio quam stulta meditationis intentio, cuius bonum ad capiendas infirmorum mentes quasi quidam laqueus diabolo aucupante [prae]tenditur, quo facilius sequens suum malum inducant. ### English translation (Claude) "which have indeed an appearance of wisdom in observance and humility of heart, through harsh treatment of the body, not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh." According to which many men too, taught by nature, have handed down that the world would one day be dissolved, and therefore worshipped humbly, though superstitiously, God, whom they had understood to be alone eternal, and said that the body should not be spared nor the flesh honoured with fullness, being mortal. Otherwise: let not philosophy, a human teaching, lead you astray, which is decked out with the appearance of wisdom and abstinence, in which the affliction of the body is as vain as the aim of its thinking is foolish; its good is spread out by the devil, as a fowler, like a snare to catch the minds of the weak, so that they may more easily lead the follower into its evil. ### Scripture references - Col 2:23: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "and diligence" in the lemma and "pre-"; omitted. Pelagius's remark that pagans were "taught by nature" is translated exactly. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 2.23 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:463; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/2-23). ## Colossians 3:1 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-3-1 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:463–464 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Those risen with Christ must seek heavenly things. ### Latin text Igitur si consurrexistis [cum] Christo, quae sursum sunt quaerite, ubi Christus est in dextera dei sedens. Consequents primo commortuos deinde consurrexisse nos dicit, nec solum terrae mori, sed etiam caelo uiuere nos hortatur : ‘ nihil,’ inquit, ‘ terrenum ambiatis, nihil mortale quaeratis.’ ### English translation (Claude) "If then you have risen with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God." Consistently he says that we first died together and then rose together, and he exhorts us not only to die to the earth but also to live to heaven: "Seek nothing earthly," he says, "look for nothing mortal." ### Scripture references - Col 3:1: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "with"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 3.1 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:463–464; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/3-1). ## Colossians 3:2 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-3-2 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:464 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Lemma of Col 3:2. ### Latin text Quae sursum sunt sapite, non quae super terram: ### English translation (Claude) "Set your mind on the things above, not on the things on earth:" ### Scripture references - Col 3:2: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 3.2 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:464; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/3-2). ## Colossians 3:3 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-3-3 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:464 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Believers should pursue heavenly wisdom, not worldly learning. ### Latin text mortui enim estis. Caelestem sectamini sapientiam: sed [nos] nunc celerius humanae sapientiae studium impendimus, et artibus uilissimis ingenium occupamus. Et uita uestra abscondita est cum Christo in deo: ### English translation (Claude) "for you have died." Pursue heavenly wisdom; but we now spend our zeal more quickly on human wisdom and occupy our talents with the most worthless arts. "And your life is hidden with Christ in God:" ### Scripture references - Col 3:3: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "we"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 3.3 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:464; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/3-3). ## Colossians 3:4 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-3-4 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:464 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Believers' glory will appear with Christ, so they must not seek it now. ### Latin text cum [autem] Christus apparuerit , uita uestra, tunc et uos cum illo apparebitis in gloria. Quia ‘filii dei’ cum ‘simus, nondum apparuit quid erimus : scimus quoniam cum apparuerit, similes ei erimus’: non ergo debemus hie nostram gloriam quaerere in praesenti, ne de nobis quoque dicatur : perceperunt mercedem suam.’ ### English translation (Claude) "when Christ appears, your life, then you also will appear with him in glory." Because, though "we are sons of God, it has not yet appeared what we shall be: we know that when he appears, we shall be like him": so we ought not to seek our glory here in the present, lest it be said of us too: "They have received their reward." ### Scripture references - Col 3:4: quotation, high confidence - 1 John 3:2: quotation, high confidence - Matt 6:2: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Quotations: 1 John 3:2; Matt 6:2. Souter brackets "but"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 3.4 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:464; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/3-4). ## Colossians 3:5 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-3-5 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:464–465 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Believers must kill the vices of their members; desire is not evil in itself, but greed is idolatry. ### Latin text Mortificat[e] ergo. Quod professi estis, implete. Membra uestra quae sunt super terram. Membra uitiorum nostrorum. Siue : Malum usum membrorum nominat membra. Fomicationem inmunditiam libidinem. Omnem impudicitiam inmunditiam [et] libidinem nominauit. Concupiscentiam malam. Est enim et concupiscentia [mala] bona : unde Daniel ‘uir concupiscentiarum ’ appellatur, et Dauid 4 concupiscit,’ inquit, ‘ et deficit anima mea in atria domini.’ Et auaritia[m], quae est simulacrorum seruitus. Nihil prodest deo nomine et idolis operibus deseruire. ### English translation (Claude) "Put to death therefore." Fulfil what you have professed. "Your members which are on the earth." The members of our vices. Or: he calls the evil use of the members "members." "Sexual immorality, uncleanness, lust." He has named all impurity, uncleanness, and lust. "Evil desire." For there is also good desire: hence Daniel is called "a man of desires," and David says: "My soul longs and faints for the courts of the Lord." "And greed, which is the service of idols." It profits nothing to serve God in name and idols in deeds. ### Scripture references - Col 3:5: quotation, high confidence - Dan 9:23: allusion, high confidence - Ps 84:2 (83:3 LXX): quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Daniel: Dan 9:23 (Latin form "man of desires"); David: Ps 84:2 (83:3 LXX). Souter brackets "and" and "evil"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 3.5 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:464–465; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/3-5). ## Colossians 3:6 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-3-6 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:465 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: God's past judgments on Sodom and the flood warn of wrath to come. ### Latin text Propter quae uenit ira dei super filios incredulitatis. Super Sodomam et [e]os qui in diluuio perierunt: ex praeteritis ergo exemplis futura timenda sunt. ### English translation (Claude) "Because of which the wrath of God comes upon the sons of unbelief." Upon Sodom and those who perished in the flood: from past examples, then, future ones are to be feared. ### Scripture references - Col 3:6: quotation, high confidence - Gen 19:24: allusion, medium confidence - Gen 7:21: allusion, medium confidence ### Translation notes - Sodom: Gen 19; the flood: Gen 7. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 3.6 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:465; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/3-6). ## Colossians 3:7 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-3-7 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:465 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Lemma of Col 3:7. ### Latin text In quibus et uos ambula[s]tis aliquando cum uiueretis in illis: ### English translation (Claude) "In which you also once walked, when you lived in them:" ### Scripture references - Col 3:7: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 3.7 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:465; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/3-7). ## Colossians 3:8 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-3-8 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:465 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Believers must put away anger, malice, and foul speech, as unworthy of God's sons. ### Latin text nunc autem depon[i]te [et] uos uniuersam. Nolite [nunc] ita ambulare, ne frustra uideamini credidisse. I ram, animositatem, malitiam , blasphemiam. Ira est quae inebriat mentem : malitia est alteri [blasphemia dei uel imaginis eius] inferre quod pati nolis. Turpiloquium de ore uestro [non procedat]. Quia haec indisciplinatio nec filiis hominum conuenit honestius educatis, quanto magis dei, quibus non minus est turpis sermo quam actus [euitandus] ! ### English translation (Claude) "but now you too put away all these things." Do not walk so now, lest you seem to have believed in vain. "Anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy." Anger is what intoxicates the mind; malice is to inflict on another what you would not wish to suffer. "Shameful speech from your mouth." Because this indiscipline does not befit even the sons of men brought up more honourably, how much less the sons of God, for whom shameful speech is no less to be avoided than a shameful act! ### Scripture references - Col 3:8: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "and", "now", "blasphemy of God or of his image", "let not proceed", and "to be avoided"; omitted (the last two are needed for the sense and are understood). ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 3.8 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:465; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/3-8). ## Colossians 3:9 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-3-9 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:465 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The sons of truth must not lie, having put off the old man. ### Latin text Nolite mentiri inuicem. Non decet mentiri filios ueritatis, cum ‘omne mendacium de ueritate non sit.’ Expoliate uos ueterem hominem cum actibus suis. Ueterem cum actibus uoluntatem. ### English translation (Claude) "Do not lie to one another." It does not befit the sons of truth to lie, since "no lie is of the truth." "Putting off the old man with his deeds." The old will with its deeds. ### Scripture references - Col 3:9: quotation, high confidence - 1 John 2:21: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The quotation is 1 John 2:21. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 3.9 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:465; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/3-9). ## Colossians 3:10 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-3-10 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:465–466 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The image of God is renewed by striving to be like God in action. ### Latin text [Et] induite nouum qui renouatur in agnitione[m\ [ dei ]. Cum cognouerit cuius imago est, [ei,] in quantum debet et potest, nititur similare. Secundum imaginem eius qui creauit eum. Exposuit imaginem in actu consistere. ### English translation (Claude) "Put on the new man, who is renewed in knowledge." When he has known whose image he is, he strives to become like him as far as he ought and can. "According to the image of him who created him." He has explained that the image consists in action. ### Scripture references - Col 3:10: quotation, high confidence - Gen 1:27: allusion, medium confidence ### Translation notes - Pelagius's statement that the image of God "consists in action" is translated exactly. Souter brackets "And", "of God", and "to him"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 3.10 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:465–466; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/3-10). ## Colossians 3:11 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-3-11 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:466 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Before God only conduct counts, not sex, race, or status. ### Latin text Ubi non est masculus et sfemina , Iudaeus et Grecus, circumcisio et praeputium, barbarus [et] Scytha, seruus et liber. Aput deum non praeiudicat sexus uel genus uel patria uel condicio, sed conuersatio sola: nam carnalis est ista diuersitas. Sed omnia et in omnibus Christus. Omnes, ‘quicumque baptizati sumus in Christo, Christum induimus.’ ### English translation (Claude) "Where there is neither male nor female, Jew nor Greek, circumcision nor uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free." With God neither sex nor race nor country nor condition counts against anyone, but conduct alone: for this difference is fleshly. "But Christ is all and in all." All of us "who have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ." ### Scripture references - Col 3:11: quotation, high confidence - Gal 3:28: allusion, high confidence - Gal 3:27: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The lemma includes "male nor female" (from Gal 3:28). The quotation is Gal 3:27. Souter brackets "and"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 3.11 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:466; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/3-11). ## Colossians 3:12 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-3-12 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:466 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Believers must put on mercy and virtues as God's chosen. ### Latin text Induite ergo uos, sicut electi dei sancti et dilecti . Ilia deponentes haec induite, quia ad hoc estis electi. Viscera misericordiae, benignitatem , humilitatm , patientiamy modestiam. Quia ilia membra dixerat, ideo haec uiscera nominauit. ### English translation (Claude) "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved." Putting off those things, put on these, because you were chosen for this. "Bowels of mercy, kindness, humility, patience, modesty." Because he had called those "members," he therefore named these "bowels." ### Scripture references - Col 3:12: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 3.12 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:466; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/3-12). ## Colossians 3:13 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-3-13 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:466–467 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Believers must forgive one another as Christ forgave them. ### Latin text Sub portantes inuicem. Exemplo Christi, qui infirmitates nostras portauit. Et donantes uobis ipsis. Indulgentes inuicem, sicut omnibus Christus indulsit, etiam ‘pro persecutoribus orans,’ ut ‘et nobis a patre caelesti remittantur debita,’ ne impleatur in nobis ilia sentential ‘homo homini reseruat iram et a deo quaerit mede[l]lam’ et cetera. Si quis aduersus aliquem habet querellam . Unus quisque malitiae proxi[mi] sui ne meminerit, ne forte exigentes conseruos etiam indulta redhibere cogamur. Sicut et dominus donauit uobis, ita et uos [ fadte ]. Si ille indulsit qui potuit uindicare, quanto magis uos, quorum uindicta aut nulla aut satis parua estl ### English translation (Claude) "Bearing with one another." After the example of Christ, who bore our infirmities. "And forgiving yourselves." Pardoning one another, as Christ pardoned all, even "praying for his persecutors," so that "our debts may be forgiven us by the heavenly Father," lest that sentence be fulfilled in us: "Man reserves anger against man, and seeks healing from God," and the rest. "If anyone has a complaint against another." Let each not remember his neighbour's malice, lest perhaps by exacting from our fellow servants we be forced to repay even what was forgiven us. "Even as the Lord forgave you, so you also." If he forgave who could have taken vengeance, how much more you, whose vengeance is either nothing or very small! ### Scripture references - Col 3:13: quotation, high confidence - Isa 53:4: allusion, medium confidence - Matt 5:44: allusion, medium confidence - Matt 6:12: allusion, high confidence - Matt 18:34: allusion, medium confidence ### Extrabiblical texts - Sir 28:3 (Sirach): quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Quotations and allusions: Isa 53:4; Matt 5:44; Matt 6:12, 14; Sir 28:3; Matt 18:23–35. Souter brackets "do"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 3.13 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:466–467; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/3-13). ## Colossians 3:14 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-3-14 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:467 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Love is above all virtues and binds the body together. ### Latin text Super haec autem omnia caritatem [hdbete]. Super haec omnia est caritas, quia omnem quem diligimus, sustinemus, [et] [non] omnem quem sufferimus, et amamus. Quod est uinculum unitatis . Caritas enim multa membra in unum co[l]ligat corpus. ### English translation (Claude) "But above all these things have love." Above all these is love, because everyone we love we bear with, but not everyone we bear with do we also love. "Which is the bond of unity." For love binds many members into one body. ### Scripture references - Col 3:14: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "have", "and", and "not"; with "not" left out the clause reads "and everyone we bear with we also love"; the sense with it is translated. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 3.14 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:467; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/3-14). ## Colossians 3:15 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-3-15 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:467 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Christ's peace must rule the heart, and believers must imitate grace, which forgives enemies. ### Latin text Et pax Christi. Christi, non saeculi, quam nobis reliquit, qui pro omnibus mortuus est, et suos dilexit inimicos. ExsuUet in cordibus uestris [, in qua et uocati estis in uno oorpore ]. Non in facie fallaciter adridente uel sermone doloso. Et grati estate. Beneficiis [sci]licet Christi. In nonnullis exemplaribus habet ‘gratia] estate hoc est, nolite legi similare, quae uicem reddit, sed gratiae quae ignoscit etiam inimicis et pro eis dominum deprecatur. ### English translation (Claude) "And the peace of Christ." Of Christ, not of the age, which he left to us, who died for all and loved his enemies. "Exult in your hearts." Not in a falsely smiling face or deceitful speech. "And be grateful." For the benefits of Christ, that is. In some copies it has "be of grace", that is, do not imitate the law, which repays in kind, but grace, which pardons even enemies and prays to the Lord for them. ### Scripture references - Col 3:15: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The lemma reads "exult" (exsultet) where the Vulgate has "rule". Souter brackets "to which you were called in one body"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 3.15 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:467; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/3-15). ## Colossians 3:16 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-3-16 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:468 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Laypeople should know Scripture abundantly and sing spiritual songs from the heart. ### Latin text TJerbum Christi \iri\hdbitet abundanter in uobis, in omni sapientia docentes et [com]monentes uosmet ipsos. Et hie ostenditur uerbum Christi non sufficienter, sed abundanter etiam laicos habere debere et docere se inuicem et monere [in omni sapientia], ut sapienter et rationabiliter proferatur. [In] psalmis, hymnis [et] canticis spiritalibus in gratia . Psalmis, ut Dauid, hymnis[,ut] trium puerorum, canticis, ut Mosi et ceterorum, quae sunt spiritalia, ut non carnalibus uel turpibus delectemini cantilenis. Canentes in cordibus uestris [deo]. Nusquam legimus aliquem sine uoce cantasse: unde necesse est hie 4 in corde ’ ex corde intellegi, scilicet ut non solum ore sed etiam corde cantemus : ‘ confitebor ’[, inquit,] ‘ tibi, domine, in toto corde meo.’ ### English translation (Claude) "Let the word of Christ dwell in you abundantly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom." Here too it is shown that even laypeople ought to have the word of Christ, not sufficiently but abundantly, and to teach and admonish one another, so that it may be set forth wisely and reasonably. "In psalms, hymns, spiritual songs in grace." Psalms, like David's; hymns, like that of the three young men; songs, like those of Moses and the others, which are spiritual, so that you may not take delight in fleshly or shameful ditties. "Singing in your hearts." We nowhere read that anyone sang without voice: hence "in the heart" must here be understood as "from the heart," that is, that we sing not only with the mouth but also with the heart: "I will confess to you, O Lord, with my whole heart." ### Scripture references - Col 3:16: quotation, high confidence - Exod 15:1: allusion, medium confidence - Ps 9:1 (9:2 LXX): quotation, high confidence ### Extrabiblical texts - Pr Azar 1 (Prayer of Azariah and Song of the Three Young Men): allusion, medium confidence ### Translation notes - The three young men: the Song of the Three (Dan 3, Greek additions); Moses: Exod 15. The quotation is Ps 9:1 (9:2 LXX) or 138:1. Souter brackets "com-", "in all wisdom", "in", "and", "as", "to God", and "he says"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 3.16 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:468; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/3-16). ## Colossians 3:17 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-3-17 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:468 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: All is to be done for God's glory; wives are to be subject in what befits the Lord. ### Latin text Omne quodcumqtce facitis in uerbo aut in opere , omnia in nomine domini Iesu [Christi], gratias agentes deo et patri per ipsum. Siue docetis siue operamini, nihil ad uestram, sed omnia ad domini gloriam faciatis, deo gratia[s] referentes, qui filium suum ad haec docenda destinare dignatus est. Siue : Per actus uestros d[e]o gratiae referantur. Mulieres, subditae estote uiris , sicut oportet , in domino. Secundum legem in his quae conueniunt domino. ### English translation (Claude) "Whatever you do in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Whether you teach or work, do nothing for your own glory, but all for the Lord's glory, giving thanks to God, who deigned to send his Son to teach these things. Or: let thanks be given to God through your actions. "Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting, in the Lord." According to the law, in the things that befit the Lord. ### Scripture references - Col 3:17: quotation, high confidence - Col 3:18: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The section includes the lemma of 3:18. Souter brackets "Christ"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 3.17 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:468; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/3-17). ## Colossians 3:19 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-3-19 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:468–469 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul urges marital love because some spouses had begun to live in continence. ### Latin text Uiri, diligite uxores uestras, et nolite amari esse ad illas. Numquam rem naturalem hortaretur, nisi continentes esse coepissent, sicut ad Ephesios plenius subnotatum est. [20 Filii , obaudite parentibus per omnia: hoc autem complacitum est in domino .] ### English translation (Claude) "Husbands, love your wives, and do not be bitter toward them." He would never urge a natural thing, unless they had begun to be continent, as was noted more fully in Ephesians. ### Scripture references - Col 3:19: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Pelagius refers to his comment on Eph 5:22. Souter brackets the lemma of 3:20 ("Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing in the Lord"); omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 3.19 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:468–469; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/3-19). ## Colossians 3:21 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-3-21 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:469 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Fathers must teach patience by example, not provoke their children. ### Latin text Patres, nolite ad iracundiam prouocare Jilios \uestros\ ut non pusillo animo fiant. Ne[c] exasperati iracundi fiant, qui exemplo uestro patientiam discere debuissent. ### English translation (Claude) "Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, lest they become discouraged." Lest, exasperated, they become angry, who ought to have learned patience from your example. ### Scripture references - Col 3:21: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "your"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 3.21 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:469; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/3-21). ## Colossians 3:22 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-3-22 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:469 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Slaves must serve sincerely, fearing God who sees all. ### Latin text Serui, obaudite per omnia dominis camalibus. Qui[a] carnis solam dominationem exercent. Non ad oculum seruientes9 quasi hominibus placentes . Non ad hoc tantum, ut a dominis camalibus [uideamini] laborantes. Sed in simplidtate cordis timentes dominum . Qui ubique semper uidet, et odit omne quod fictum est. ### English translation (Claude) "Slaves, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh." Because they exercise lordship only over the flesh. "Not serving to the eye, as pleasing men." Not only so that you may be seen labouring by your fleshly masters. "But in simplicity of heart, fearing the Lord." Who sees everywhere always and hates everything that is feigned. ### Scripture references - Col 3:22: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "be seen"; the sense with it is translated. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 3.22 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:469; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/3-22). ## Colossians 3:23 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-3-23 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:469 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Slaves should turn necessary service into willing devotion. ### Latin text Quodcumquefacitis , ex animo operamini , sicut domino et non hominibus . Necessitate] condicionis religionis facite uoluntatem, ut per opera uestra domino gratiae referantur, cum uos ex tempore credulitatis uestrae uiderint profecisse. ### English translation (Claude) "Whatever you do, work from the heart, as to the Lord and not to men." Make the necessity of your condition a matter of religion by your will, so that through your works thanks may be given to the Lord, when they see that you have made progress since the time of your believing. ### Scripture references - Col 3:23: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The comment is compressed in the text and translated by sense. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 3.23 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:469; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/3-23). ## Colossians 3:24 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-3-24 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:469 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Service done for God's sake is rewarded by him, even under ungrateful masters. ### Latin text Scientes quod a domino accipietis retributionem hereditatis . Etiam si ingratos dominos habeatis, nolite putare uestrum infructuosum esse seruitium, quod propter deum exhibitum caelesti remuneratione pensabitur. Domino Christo seruite . Ipsi enim seruit qui propter ipsum homini seruit. ### English translation (Claude) "Knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance." Even if you have ungrateful masters, do not think your service fruitless, since what is shown for God's sake will be repaid with a heavenly reward. "Serve the Lord Christ." For one who serves a man for his sake serves him. ### Scripture references - Col 3:24: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 3.24 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:469; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/3-24). ## Colossians 3:25 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-3-25 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:469–470 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Lemma of Col 3:25. ### Latin text Qui enim iniuriam facit , redpiet id quod [inique] fecit: et non eel personcmim acceptio aput deum . [Siue: Seruus qui dominum contempserit. Sine: Dominus qui seruum inique tractauerit. hoc, ut consolationem habeant, scientes suam inultam non esse iniuriam aput deum.] ### English translation (Claude) "For he who does wrong will receive what he has done: and there is no respect of persons with God." ### Scripture references - Col 3:25: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "unjustly" and the comment "Or: the slave who has despised his master. Or: the master who has treated his slave unjustly. This so that they may have consolation, knowing that their injury is not unavenged with God"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 3.25 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:469–470; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/3-25). ## Colossians 4:1 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-4-1 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:470 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Masters must be as fathers to their slaves, as they hope for a kind Master in heaven. ### Latin text Domini, quod iustum est et aequum semis praestate. Patres uos magis debent sentire quam dominos: unde et patres familias appeQantur. Scientes quoniam et uos habetis dominum in cadis . Qualem circa uos dominum uultis esse, tales et uos estote conseruis. ### English translation (Claude) "Masters, give your slaves what is just and fair." They ought to feel you to be fathers rather than masters: hence also you are called fathers of families. "Knowing that you too have a Master in heaven." Be to your fellow servants such as you want the Lord to be to you. ### Scripture references - Col 4:1: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 4.1 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:470; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/4-1). ## Colossians 4:2 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-4-2 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:470 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Prayer must be watchful and thankful. ### Latin text Orationi instate uigilantes in iUa. Neglegentis enim et dormitantis oratio nec ab homine aliquit praeualet impetrare. In gratiamm actions . Pro omnibus quae concessa sunt uobis. ### English translation (Claude) "Persevere in prayer, watching in it." For the prayer of one who is careless and drowsy cannot obtain anything even from a man. "In thanksgiving." For all that has been granted to you. ### Scripture references - Col 4:2: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 4.2 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:470; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/4-2). ## Colossians 4:3 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-4-3 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:470 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul asks prayer for his freedom to preach. ### Latin text Orantes [simul et] pro nobis, ut deus [ad]aperiat nobis ostium uerbi ad hquendum mystervum Christi, propter quod et[iam] uinctus sum. Uobis enim orantibus, si de tribulationibus liberemur, uobis proficiet in doctrina. ### English translation (Claude) "Praying also for us, that God may open to us a door of the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains." For if, through your prayers, we are freed from tribulations, it will profit you in teaching. ### Scripture references - Col 4:3: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "at the same time and", "ad-", and "also"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 4.3 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:470; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/4-3). ## Colossians 4:4 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-4-4 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:470–471 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul asks for wisdom in what to preach, and urges prudence toward outsiders. ### Latin text Ut manifestem illut ita ut oportet me loqui . Ut ipse det [intellegendum] quid quando uel cui [rationabiliter] debeat praedicari, sicut et Isaias ait: ‘ut sciam quando oporteat me dicere sermonem.’ In sapientia ambulate ad eos qui foris sunt. Nolite illos ultro ad iracundiam prouocare. Tempos redimentes. De malo tempore bonum tempus uestra prudentia facientes. ### English translation (Claude) "That I may make it manifest as I ought to speak." That he himself may give understanding of what should be preached, and when, and to whom, as Isaiah too says: "that I may know when I ought to speak a word." "Walk in wisdom toward those outside." Do not provoke them to anger needlessly. "Redeeming the time." Making a good time out of a bad one by your prudence. ### Scripture references - Col 4:4: quotation, high confidence - Col 4:5: quotation, high confidence - Isa 50:4: quotation, medium confidence ### Translation notes - The section includes the lemma of 4:5. The quotation is Isa 50:4 in a Latin form. Souter brackets "understanding" and "reasonably"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 4.4 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:470–471; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/4-4). ## Colossians 4:6 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-4-6 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:471 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Christian speech should be wise, fitted to pagans, Jews, and heretics alike. ### Latin text Sermo uester gratia[e ]. In nouo scilicet testamento[: uel certe gratum proferte sermonem]. Sale sit conditus. Sapientiae et rationis, ne stulta nostra religio [a] philosophis et genti[li]bus aestimetur. Ut sciatis quo modo oporteat uos uni cuigue respondere. Aliter paganis, aliter Iudaeis, aliter haereticis et ceteris contradicentibus ueritati: unde et Petrus ait: ‘parati semper ad satisf actionem,’ et cetera. ### English translation (Claude) "Let your speech be in grace." In the New Testament, that is. "Seasoned with salt." Of wisdom and reason, lest our religion be thought foolish by philosophers and Gentiles. "That you may know how you ought to answer each one." One way to pagans, another to Jews, another to heretics and the others who oppose the truth: hence Peter too says: "Always ready to give an answer," and the rest. ### Scripture references - Col 4:6: quotation, high confidence - 1 Pet 3:15: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The quotation is 1 Pet 3:15. Souter brackets "or at least speak gracious words" and "by"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 4.6 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:471; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/4-6). ## Colossians 4:7 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-4-7 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:471 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Lemma of Col 4:7. ### Latin text Quae circa me sunt , omnia nota faciet uobis Tychicus dilectissimus frater[, et fidelis minister et conseruus in domino , ### English translation (Claude) "Tychicus, the dearest brother, will make known to you all my affairs." ### Scripture references - Col 4:7: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets the rest of the lemma of 4:7–9 ("and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord ... will make known to you all things that are done here"); omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 4.7 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:471; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/4-7). ## Colossians 4:8 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-4-8 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:471 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Lemma of Col 4:8, bracketed by Souter. ### Latin text quern misi ad uos ad hoc ipsum ut cognoscat quae circa uos sunt , et consoletur corda uestra , ### English translation (Claude) ["whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that he may know your affairs and comfort your hearts,"] ### Scripture references - Col 4:8: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The whole of this section is the lemma of 4:8 ("whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that he may know your affairs and comfort your hearts"), which Souter brackets as not part of Pelagius's text; it is translated here in square brackets so that the section is not empty. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 4.8 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:471; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/4-8). ## Colossians 4:9 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-4-9 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:471 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul sends news so that they will not grieve over him. ### Latin text cum Ones[tiss]imo , carissimo et jideli fratre, qui est ex uobis, qui omnia quae hie aguntur nota faciet uobis], Securos illos uult esse de sua incolumitate, [ut] ne hac essent tristitia occupati. ### English translation (Claude) He wants them to be free from care about his safety, so that they may not be taken up with this sorrow. ### Scripture references - Col 4:9: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets the lemma of 4:9 ("with Onesimus, the dearest and faithful brother, who is one of you; they will make known to you everything that is done here") and "so that"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 4.9 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:471; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/4-9). ## Colossians 4:10 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-4-10 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:471–472 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul sends greetings from his few fellow workers in the gospel, here called the kingdom. ### Latin text Salutat uos Aristarc[h]us concaptiuus meus. Simul uinctus erat. Siue: Compatiebatur caritatis aflectu. Et Marcus, consobrinus Bamabae [de quo accepistis mandata ut, si uenerit ad uos, suscipiatis illurn], et [H]iesus, qui dicitur Iustus[, qui sunt ex drcumdsione]. hi\i\ soli sunt adiutores [mei] in regno dei , qui rnihi \in\ solado fuerunt. In nouo testamento per quod intratur ad regnum, sicut Satanas ‘mors’ dicitur, quia ipse causa est mortis. ### English translation (Claude) "Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you." He was in chains with him. Or: he suffered with him from love. "And Mark, the cousin of Barnabas, and Jesus who is called Justus. These alone are my fellow workers in the kingdom of God, who have been a comfort to me." In the New Testament, through which one enters the kingdom, as Satan is called "death," because he is the cause of death. ### Scripture references - Col 4:10: quotation, high confidence - Col 4:11: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The section includes the lemma of 4:11. Souter brackets "concerning whom you received commands, that if he comes to you, you receive him", "who are of the circumcision", and "my"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 4.10 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:471–472; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/4-10). ## Colossians 4:12 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-4-12 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:472 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Epaphras's prayers help the Colossians' own efforts to persevere. ### Latin text Salutat uos Epaphras , qui ex uobis est , seruus Christi [Iesu], semper certans pro uobis in orationibus, ut sitis perfecti et pleni in omni uoluntate dei . Iam erant perfecti qui perseuerare monentur: laborem ergo eorum uoluntarium suis orationibus adiuu[ab]a[n]t. ### English translation (Claude) "Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, greets you, always striving for you in prayers, that you may be perfect and full in all the will of God." Those were already perfect who are urged to persevere: so he helped their voluntary labour with his prayers. ### Scripture references - Col 4:12: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Pelagius's comment that Epaphras helped their "voluntary labour" by prayer is translated exactly. Souter brackets "Jesus"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 4.12 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:472; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/4-12). ## Colossians 4:13 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-4-13 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:472 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Epaphras, like the first disciples, labours for the salvation of all. ### Latin text Testimonium enim illi perhibeo quod hdbet multum laborem pro uobis, et pro his qui Laodidae et qui [H}ierapoli[m] sunt \ omnes ]. Tales erant primi temporis discipuli apostolorum, ut imitantes magistros pro omnium salute essent so[l]liciti. ### English translation (Claude) "For I bear him witness that he has much labour for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis." Such were the disciples of the apostles in the first age, that, imitating their masters, they were anxious for the salvation of all. ### Scripture references - Col 4:13: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "all"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 4.13 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:472; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/4-13). ## Colossians 4:14 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-4-14 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:472 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Luke is called physician from his former profession, as Matthew was called a tax collector. ### Latin text Salutat uos Lucas medicus carissimus . Ex-medico erat, sicut Mat[t]beus iam apostolus athuc dicitur publicanus. [15 Salutate fraires qui sunt Laodidae, etNimpham, et quae in domo dus est ecclesiam. ### English translation (Claude) "Luke, the beloved physician, greets you." He was a former physician, as Matthew, already an apostle, is still called a tax collector. ### Scripture references - Col 4:14: quotation, high confidence - Matt 10:3: allusion, high confidence ### Translation notes - Matthew: Matt 10:3. Souter brackets the lemma of 4:15 ("Greet the brothers who are at Laodicea, and Nympha, and the church in her house"); omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 4.14 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:472; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/4-14). ## Colossians 4:16 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-4-16 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:472–473 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Lemma of Col 4:16, bracketed by Souter. ### Latin text et cum lecta fuerit aput uos epistula, fadte ut et in Laodicensium legatur et ea quae Laodicensium est, uos legatis .] ### English translation (Claude) ["And when the letter has been read among you, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and read the one that is from Laodicea."] ### Scripture references - Col 4:16: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The whole of this section is the lemma of 4:16 ("and when the letter has been read among you, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and read the one from Laodicea"), which Souter brackets as not part of Pelagius's text; it is translated here in square brackets so that the section is not empty. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 4.16 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:472–473; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/4-16). ## Colossians 4:17 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/0/#p-4-17 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:473 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Archippus, said to be a deacon, is to fulfil his ministry; Paul asks to be remembered in his chains. ### Latin text Dicite Archippo : Uide ministerium quod accepisti[$ ] in domino , ut illut impleas . Hie diaconus fuisse perhibetur. manu Pauli: memores estote uinculorum meorum . Siue: Orate, ut reddar uobis. Siue: Memento[te] quia uestri haec patior causa, et5 imitamini tolerantiam passionum. [Gratia uobis. amen.'] EXPLICIT AD COLOSfSJENSES ### English translation (Claude) "Say to Archippus: See the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfil it." He is said to have been a deacon. ["The greeting] by the hand of Paul: remember my chains." Or: pray that I may be restored to you. Or: remember that I suffer these things for your sake, and imitate my endurance of sufferings. Here ends the letter to the Colossians. ### Scripture references - Col 4:17: quotation, high confidence - Col 4:18: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The section includes the lemma of 4:18, whose first words ("The greeting") are lost in the text. Souter brackets "Grace be with you. Amen"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. Col. 4.17 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:473; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-colossenses/4-17).