“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful — 'Peace of Christ' (eirēnē tou Christou, Christ-peace) is arbiter (brabeuo, serve as umpire). 'Rule in your hearts' is internal governance. 'Called in one body' (kaleo en hen sōma) emphasizes corporate unity as calling's content. 'Be thankful' (eucharistos) returns to gratitude as fundamental posture. Peace and thanksgiving are spiritual marks.
Church Fathers on Colossians 3:15
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.” “The peace of God.” This is that which is fixed and steadfast. If on man's account indeed you have peace, it quickly comes to dissolution, but if on God's account, never. Although he had spoken of love universally, yet again he comes to the particular. For there is a love too which is immoderate; for instance, when out of much love one makes accusations without…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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