1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 1 , Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
1:2 to the saints and faithful brothers{The word for "brothers" here and where context allows may also be correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."} in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 2 , to the saints and faithful brothers{The word for "brothers" here and where context allows may also be correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."} in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
1:3 We give thanks to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 3 , We give thanks to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,
1:4 having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which you have toward all the saints,
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 4 , having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which you have toward all the saints,
1:5 because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the Gospel,
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 5 , because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the Gospel,
1:6 which has come to you; even as it is in all the world and is bearing fruit and growing, as it does in you also, since the day you heard and knew the grace of God in truth;
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 6 , which has come to you; even as it is in all the world and is bearing fruit and growing, as it does in you also, since the day you heard and knew the grace of God in truth;
1:7 even as you learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 7 , even as you learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
1:8 who also declared to us your love in the Spirit.
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 8 , who also declared to us your love in the Spirit.
1:9 For this cause, we also, since the day we heard this, don't cease praying and making requests for you, that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 9 , For this cause, we also, since the day we heard this, don't cease praying and making requests for you, that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
1:10 that you may walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 10 , that you may walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
1:11 strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, for all endurance and perseverance with joy;
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 11 , strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, for all endurance and perseverance with joy;
1:12 giving thanks to the Father, who made us fit to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light;
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 12 , giving thanks to the Father, who made us fit to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light;
1:13 who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the Kingdom of the Son of his love;
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 13 , who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the Kingdom of the Son of his love;
1:14 in whom we have our redemption,{TR adds "through his blood,"} the forgiveness of our sins;
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 14 , in whom we have our redemption,{TR adds "through his blood,"} the forgiveness of our sins;
1:15 who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 15 , who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.
1:16 For by him were all things created, in the heavens and on the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and for him.
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 16 , For by him were all things created, in the heavens and on the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and for him.
1:17 He is before all things, and in him all things are held together.
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 17 , He is before all things, and in him all things are held together.
1:18 He is the head of the body, the assembly, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 18 , He is the head of the body, the assembly, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
1:19 For all the fullness was pleased to dwell in him;
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 19 , For all the fullness was pleased to dwell in him;
1:20 and through him to reconcile all things to himself, by him, whether things on the earth, or things in the heavens, having made peace through the blood of his cross.
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 20 , and through him to reconcile all things to himself, by him, whether things on the earth, or things in the heavens, having made peace through the blood of his cross.
1:21 You, being in past times alienated and enemies in your mind in your evil works,
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 21 , You, being in past times alienated and enemies in your mind in your evil works,
1:22 yet now he has reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and without blemish and blameless before him,
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 22 , yet now he has reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and without blemish and blameless before him,
1:23 if it is so that you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the Gospel which you heard, which is being proclaimed in all creation under heaven; of which I, Paul, was made a servant.
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 23 , if it is so that you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the Gospel which you heard, which is being proclaimed in all creation under heaven; of which I, Paul, was made a servant.
1:24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the assembly;
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 24 , Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the assembly;
1:25 of which I was made a servant, according to the stewardship of God which was given me toward you, to fulfill the word of God,
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 25 , of which I was made a servant, according to the stewardship of God which was given me toward you, to fulfill the word of God,
1:26 the mystery which has been hidden for ages and generations. But now it has been revealed to his saints,
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 26 , the mystery which has been hidden for ages and generations. But now it has been revealed to his saints,
1:27 to whom God was pleased to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory;
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 27 , to whom God was pleased to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory;
1:28 whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus;
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 28 , whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus;
1:29 for which I also labor, striving according to his working, which works in me mightily.
The WEB Book of Colossians , Chapter 1 , Verse 29 , for which I also labor, striving according to his working, which works in me mightily.
