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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
John Chrysostom
"Who are of the circumcision." He represseth the swelling pride of the Jews, and inspiriteth the souls of these, [the Colossians,] because few of them were of the circumcision, the greater number of the Gentiles. "Men that have been," he saith, "a comfort unto me." He shows himself to be set in the midst of great trials. So that neither is this a small thing. When we comfort the Saints by presence, by words, by assiduous attendance when we suffer adversity together with them, (for he saith, "as bound with those in bonds"; [Heb. xiii. …
Theophylact of Ohrid
Perhaps this was a Corinthian. Having expressed fitting approval for each one individually, the apostle now offers a common praise; for at that time it seemed a great thing to be from among the Jews. But, lest the listeners lose heart, since he reminded them of captivity, he finally encourages them, saying: "fellow workers for the Kingdom of God." Thus, having become partakers of captivity, they will also be partakers of the Kingdom. …
Western Saints
Thomas Aquinas
And Jesus who is called Justus; he was a holy man, and so was called "Justus" [the Just]. These are the only men of the circumcision, sent to preach the Good News of Christ: "What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in that I rejoice" (Phil 1:18). Thus he mentions the Gentiles first, and then the Jews.
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