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Colossians 1

BSB·29 verses ·New Testament
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1PaulΠαῦλοςPaulos — small; humbleG3972 — Full Word Study →, an apostleἀπόστολοςapostolos — One sent as an official messenger or delegateG652 — Full Word Study → of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → byδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → the will of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → TimothyΤιμόθεοςTimotheos — Honoring GodG5095 — Full Word Study → our brotherἀδελφὸςadelphos — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →, 2To theΤοῖςTois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → saintsἁγίοιςhagiois — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → faithfulπιστοῖςpistois — Faithful, trustworthy, reliableG4103 — Full Word Study → brothersἀδελφοῖςadelphois — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → atἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ColossaeΚολοσσαῖςKolossais — Ancient Phrygian cityG2857 — Full Word Study →: GraceΧάριςCharis — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατρὸςPatros — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study →. 3We always thankΕὐχαριστοῦμενEucharistoumen — To give thanks; to be gratefulG2168 — Full Word Study → GodΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, the Father of ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, when we prayπροσευχόμενοιproseuchomenoi — to pray, to make petition to GodG4336 — Full Word Study → forπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, 4because we have heard aboutἀκούσαντεςakousantes — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → faithπίστινpistin — Trust, belief, confidence in GodG4102 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → yourἔχετεechete — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → loveἀγάπηνagapēn — Self-giving love; covenant affectionG26 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → allπάνταςpantas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → saintsἁγίουςhagious — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → 5theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → faith and love proceeding from the hopeἐλπίδαelpida — confident expectation; hope; trust in God's promisesG1680 — Full Word Study → stored upἀποκειμένηνapokeimenēn — to lay up, store away, reserveG606 — Full Word Study → for youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανοῖςouranois — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →, of whichἣνhēn — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → you have already heardπροηκούσατεproēkousate — to hear beforehand; to hear in advanceG4257 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wordλόγῳlogō — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → of truthἀληθείαςalētheias — Truth; reality; authenticityG225 — Full Word Study →, theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγελίουeuangeliou — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study → 6thatτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → has comeπαρόντοςparontos — To be present, to be here, to arriveG3918 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. Allπαντὶpanti — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → overἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → worldκόσμῳkosmō — The world; the cosmos; the system of humanity opposed to GodG2889 — Full Word Study → this gospel is bearing fruitκαρποφορούμενονkarpophoroumenon — to bear or produce fruit; to be fruitfulG2592 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → growingαὐξανόμενονauxanomenon — to grow, increase, or enlargeG837 — Full Word Study →, just asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → it has been doing amongἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → sinceἀφ’aph’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → theἧςhēs — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → dayἡμέραςhēmeras — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → you heard it andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → trulyἀληθείᾳalētheia — Truth; reality; authenticityG225 — Full Word Study → understoodἐπέγνωτεepegnōte — to come to know, recognize, perceive fullyG1921 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → graceχάρινcharin — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 7You learned it fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → EpaphrasἘπαφρᾶEpaphra — Lovely or pleasantG1889 — Full Word Study →, ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → belovedἀγαπητοῦagapētou — Beloved, dearly loved oneG27 — Full Word Study → fellow servantσυνδούλουsyndoulou — fellow servant or co-slaveG4889 — Full Word Study →, whoὅςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → a faithfulπιστὸςpistos — Faithful, trustworthy, reliableG4103 — Full Word Study → ministerδιάκονοςdiakonos — servant; one who servesG1249 — Full Word Study → of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → on ourἡμῶν*hēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → behalfὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study →, 8and who alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → informedδηλώσαςdēlōsas — To make clear, reveal, or declare plainlyG1213 — Full Word Study → usἡμῖνhēmin — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → of yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → loveἀγάπηνagapēn — Self-giving love; covenant affectionG26 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the Spirit. 9For this reasonΔιὰDia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study →, sinceἀφ’aph’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → theἧςhēs — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → dayἡμέραςhēmeras — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → weἡμεῖςhēmeis — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → heard about you, we have not stoppedπαυόμεθαpauometha — to cease, stop, or refrain fromG3973 — Full Word Study → prayingπροσευχόμενοιproseuchomenoi — to pray, to make petition to GodG4336 — Full Word Study → forὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → askingαἰτούμενοιaitoumenoi — to ask for, request, or demandG154 — Full Word Study → God to fill you withπληρωθῆτεplērōthēte — to fill up, complete, or bring to fulfillmentG4137 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → knowledgeἐπίγνωσινepignōsin — Deeper knowledge, recognition, or acknowledgmentG1922 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → willθελήματοςthelēmatos — will, desire, purpose, wishG2307 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → allπάσῃpasē — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → spiritualπνευματικῇpneumatikē — Spiritual; of or pertaining to the SpiritG4152 — Full Word Study → wisdomσοφίᾳsophia — Wisdom; divine insight and practical understandingG4678 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → understandingσυνέσειsynesei — understandingG4907 — Full Word Study →, 10so that you may walkπεριπατῆσαιperipatēsai — to walk, to conduct oneself, to liveG4043 — Full Word Study → in a manner worthyἀξίωςaxiōs — in a manner worthy of, appropriately, befittinglyG516 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → and may please Him inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → every wayπᾶσανpasan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study →: bearing fruitκαρποφοροῦντεςkarpophorountes — to bear or produce fruit; to be fruitfulG2592 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → everyπαντὶpanti — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → goodἀγαθῷagathō — good, beneficial, morally excellentG18 — Full Word Study → workἔργῳergō — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study →, growingαὐξανόμενοιauxanomenoi — to grow, increase, or enlargeG837 — Full Word Study → in theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → knowledgeἐπιγνώσειepignōsei — Deeper knowledge, recognition, or acknowledgmentG1922 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, 11being strengthenedδυναμούμενοιdynamoumenoi — To strengthen, empower, or make strongG1412 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → allπάσῃpasē — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → powerδυνάμειdynamei — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study → according toκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → gloriousδόξηςdoxēs — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study → mightκράτοςkratos — Power, strength, or dominionG2904 — Full Word Study → so that you may haveεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → fullπᾶσανpasan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → enduranceὑπομονὴνhypomonēn — Steadfast endurance; patient perseverance through trialsG5281 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → patienceμακροθυμίανmakrothymian — Patient endurance; longsuffering forbearanceG3115 — Full Word Study →, and joyfully 12giving thanksεὐχαριστοῦντεςeucharistountes — To give thanks; to be gratefulG2168 — Full Word Study → to theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατρὶPatri — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study →, whoτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → has qualifiedἱκανώσαντιhikanōsanti — to make sufficient, qualify, equipG2427 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → to shareμερίδαmerida — Part, portion, share, or lotG3310 — Full Word Study → in theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → inheritanceκλήρουklērou — lot, inheritance, portion, allotmentG2819 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → saintsἁγίωνhagiōn — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lightφωτίphōti — Light; illumination; radianceG5457 — Full Word Study →. 13Heὃςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → has rescuedἐρρύσατοerrysato — To rescue, deliver, or snatch away from dangerG4506 — Full Word Study → usἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dominionἐξουσίαςexousias — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study → of darknessσκότουςskotous — darkness, obscurity, absence of lightG4655 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → brought us intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → kingdomβασιλείανbasileian — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → belovedἀγάπηςagapēs — Self-giving love; covenant affectionG26 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱοῦHuiou — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study →, 14inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → whomhō — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → we haveἔχομενechomen — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → redemptionἀπολύτρωσινapolytrōsin — redemption, ransom, release through paymentG629 — Full Word Study →, theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → forgivenessἄφεσινaphesin — Forgiveness; cancellation of debt or offenseG859 — Full Word Study → of sinsἁμαρτιῶνhamartiōn — transgression, violation of God's law; wrongdoingG266 — Full Word Study →. 15The Son isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the image of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → invisibleἀοράτουaoratou — not visible; invisible; unseenG517 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, the firstborn over allπάσηςpasēs — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → creationκτίσεωςktiseōs — creation, created thing, creatureG2937 — Full Word Study →. 16Forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → all thingsπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → were createdἐκτίσθηektisthē — to create, make, formG2936 — Full Word Study →, things in heavenοὐρανοῖςouranois — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study →, visibleὁρατὰhorata — visible, able to be seenG3707 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → invisibleἀόραταaorata — not visible; invisible; unseenG517 — Full Word Study →, whetherεἴτεeite — whether; if; or (disjunctive conjunction)G1535 — Full Word Study → thronesθρόνοιthronoi — A seat of authority; a royal throneG2362 — Full Word Study → orεἴτεeite — whether; if; or (disjunctive conjunction)G1535 — Full Word Study → dominionsκυριότητεςkyriotētes — lordship, dominion, sovereign authorityG2963 — Full Word Study → orεἴτεeite — whether; if; or (disjunctive conjunction)G1535 — Full Word Study → rulersἀρχαὶarchai — Beginning, origin, or first principleG746 — Full Word Study → orεἴτεeite — whether; if; or (disjunctive conjunction)G1535 — Full Word Study → authoritiesἐξουσίαιexousiai — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study →. All thingsπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → were createdἔκτισταιektistai — to create, make, formG2936 — Full Word Study → throughδι’di’ — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 17Heαὐτόςautos — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → beforeπρὸpro — before (in time or place)G4253 — Full Word Study → all thingsπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → all thingsπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → hold togetherσυνέστηκενsynestēken — to commend, approve, or demonstrateG4921 — Full Word Study →. 18Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Heαὐτόςautos — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → headκεφαλὴkephalē — Head; chief; ruler; sourceG2776 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → bodyσώματοςsōmatos — Physical body; corporeal formG4983 — Full Word Study →, theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → churchἐκκλησίαςekklēsias — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study →; Heὅςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the(ἡ)hē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → beginningἀρχήarchē — Beginning, origin, or first principleG746 — Full Word Study → and firstborn from amongἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → deadνεκρῶνnekrōn — dead, lifeless, corpseG3498 — Full Word Study →, so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → all thingsπᾶσινpasin — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → Heαὐτὸςautos — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → mayγένηταιgenētai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → have preeminenceπρωτεύωνprōteuōn — to be first, hold preeminence, have priorityG4409 — Full Word Study →. 19Forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → God was pleased to have allπᾶνpan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → His fullnessπλήρωμαplērōma — fullness, completeness, what fills something upG4138 — Full Word Study → dwellκατοικῆσαιkatoikēsai — to dwell, to inhabit, to settle and resideG2730 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, 20andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → throughδι’di’ — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → to reconcileἀποκαταλλάξαιapokatallaxai — To reconcile completely; restore to full favorG604 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → Himselfαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → all thingsπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study →, whetherεἴτεeite — whether; if; or (disjunctive conjunction)G1535 — Full Word Study → thingsτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → orεἴτεeite — whether; if; or (disjunctive conjunction)G1535 — Full Word Study → thingsτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανοῖςouranois — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →, by making peaceεἰρηνοποιήσαςeirēnopoiēsas — to make peace; to reconcileG1517 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → bloodαἵματοςhaimatos — blood; life force; violent deathG129 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → crossσταυροῦstaurou — wooden cross; instrument of executionG4716 — Full Word Study →. 21Onceποτεpote — once, formerly, at any timeG4218 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → wereὄνταςontas — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → alienated from God andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → were hostileἐχθροὺςechthrous — adversary; one who opposes or harbors hostilityG2190 — Full Word Study → inτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → your mindsδιανοίᾳdianoia — The mind; understanding; thoughtG1271 — Full Word Study →, engaging inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → evilπονηροῖςponērois — Evil, wicked, morally badG4190 — Full Word Study → deedsἔργοιςergois — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study →. 22Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → nowνυνὶnyni — now, at the present time, at this momentG3570 — Full Word Study → He has reconciled you byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Christ’s physicalσαρκὸςsarkos — flesh, physical body, human natureG4561 — Full Word Study → bodyσώματιsōmati — Physical body; corporeal formG4983 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → deathθανάτουthanatou — Death; the state or condition of being deadG2288 — Full Word Study → to presentπαραστῆσαιparastēsai — to stand beside; to present or offerG3936 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → holyἁγίουςhagious — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study →, unblemishedἀμώμουςamōmous — Morally blameless; without fault or defectG299 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → blamelessἀνεγκλήτουςanenklētous — Blameless, beyond accusation, irreproachableG410 — Full Word Study → in His presenceκατενώπιονkatenōpion — in the presence of, before the face ofG2714 — Full Word Study → 23ifεἴei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → indeedγεge — indeed, at least, even, surelyG1065 — Full Word Study → you continueἐπιμένετεepimenete — To remain, continue, or persist inG1961 — Full Word Study → in your faith, establishedτεθεμελιωμένοιtethemeliōmenoi — to establish a foundation; to ground firmlyG2311 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → firmἑδραῖοιhedraioi — Firmly fixed, unmovable, steadfastG1476 — Full Word Study →, notμὴmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → movedμετακινούμενοιmetakinoumenoi — to shift or move awayG3334 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hopeἐλπίδοςelpidos — confident expectation; hope; trust in God's promisesG1680 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγελίουeuangeliou — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study → you heardἠκούσατεēkousate — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study →, whichτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → has been proclaimedκηρυχθέντοςkērychthentos — to proclaim publicly; to preachG2784 — Full Word Study → toἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → everyπάσῃpasē — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → creatureκτίσειktisei — creation, created thing, creatureG2937 — Full Word Study → underὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανόνouranon — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →, and of whiἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →ch I, PaulΠαῦλοςPaulos — small; humbleG3972 — Full Word Study →, have becomeἐγενόμηνegenomēn — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → a servantδιάκονοςdiakonos — servant; one who servesG1249 — Full Word Study →. 24NowΝῦνNyn — now, at the present timeG3568 — Full Word Study → I rejoiceχαίρωchairō — To rejoice, be glad, or greet with joyG5463 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → my sufferingsπαθήμασινpathēmasin — suffering, affliction, hardshipG3804 — Full Word Study → for youὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I fill upἀνταναπληρῶantanaplērō — To fill up or complete by adding what is lackingG466 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → fleshσαρκίsarki — flesh, physical body, human natureG4561 — Full Word Study → whatτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → is lackingὑστερήματαhysterēmata — lack, deficiency, shortage, wantG5303 — Full Word Study → in regard toτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Christ’sΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → afflictionsθλίψεωνthlipseōn — Pressure, affliction, tribulationG2347 — Full Word Study → for the sake ofὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → bodyσώματοςsōmatos — Physical body; corporeal formG4983 — Full Word Study →, whichho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → churchἐκκλησίαekklēsia — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study →. 25Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → becameἐγενόμηνegenomēn — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → itsἧςhēs — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → servantδιάκονοςdiakonos — servant; one who servesG1249 — Full Word Study → byκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → commissionοἰκονομίανoikonomian — Stewardship, management, or administration of household/estate affairsG3622 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → gaveδοθεῖσάνdotheisan — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → to fully proclaimπληρῶσαιplērōsai — to fill up, complete, or bring to fulfillmentG4137 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wordλόγονlogon — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, 26theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → mysteryμυστήριονmystērion — A hidden or revealed secretG3466 — Full Word Study → thatτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → was hiddenἀποκεκρυμμένονapokekrymmenon — to hide away, conceal completelyG613 — Full Word Study → forἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → agesαἰώνωνaiōnōn — An age, era, or eternal period of timeG165 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → generationsγενεῶνgeneōn — A generation; an age or period of timeG1074 — Full Word Study → butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → is now revealedἐφανερώθηephanerōthē — To reveal, make manifest, or display openlyG5319 — Full Word Study → toτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → saintsἁγίοιςhagiois — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study →. 27To them GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → has chosenἠθέλησενēthelēsen — to desire, wish, or will; to be inclined towardG2309 — Full Word Study → to make knownγνωρίσαιgnōrisai — to make known, reveal, declareG1107 — Full Word Study → amongἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Gentilesἔθνεσινethnesin — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gloriousδόξηςdoxēs — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study → richesπλοῦτοςploutos — Material wealth, riches, or abundance of possessionsG4149 — Full Word Study → of thisτούτουtoutou — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → mysteryμυστηρίουmystēriou — A hidden or revealed secretG3466 — Full Word Study →, whichὅ*ho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστὸςChristos — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hopeἐλπὶςelpis — confident expectation; hope; trust in God's promisesG1680 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gloryδόξηςdoxēs — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study →. 28Weἡμεῖςhēmeis — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → proclaimκαταγγέλλομενkatangellomen — To proclaim publicly; to announce or declareG2605 — Full Word Study → Himὃνhon — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study →, admonishingνουθετοῦντεςnouthetountes — To admonish, warn, or exhort with counselG3560 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → teachingδιδάσκοντεςdidaskontes — to teach, instruct, or communicate doctrineG1321 — Full Word Study → everyoneπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → allπάσῃpasē — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → wisdomσοφίᾳsophia — Wisdom; divine insight and practical understandingG4678 — Full Word Study →, so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → we may presentπαραστήσωμενparastēsōmen — to stand beside; to present or offerG3936 — Full Word Study → everyoneπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → perfectτέλειονteleion — Complete, mature, fully developedG5046 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 29ToΕἰςEis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → this endho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → I alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → laborκοπιῶkopiō — to labor, toil, or work hard; to exert oneselfG2872 — Full Word Study →, strivingἀγωνιζόμενοςagōnizomenos — To struggle, fight, or strive intenselyG75 — Full Word Study → with allκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → energyἐνέργειανenergeian — Active working, effective power, or operationG1753 — Full Word Study → workingἐνεργουμένηνenergoumenēn — to work, be active, operate with powerG1754 — Full Word Study → powerfullyδυνάμειdynamei — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study → withinἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → meἐμοὶemoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Colossians 1
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Paul's letter to the Colossians opens with heartfelt thanksgiving and intercession for a church he has not personally visited, setting a tone of pastoral care and spiritual urgency. The apostle begins by establishing his authority as Christ's chosen messenger, then pivots to celebrate the believers' faith, love, and hope while praying that they grow deeper in God's knowledge. This opening section culminates in a magnificent passage (verses 15–20) that declares the supremacy and sufficiency of Jesus Christ over all creation and the church—a truth Paul emphasizes to combat false teachings threatening the Colossian congregation.

Verses 1–2: Apostolic Greeting

Paul identifies himself as "an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God," immediately grounding his authority not in human appointment but in divine commission. Timothy is mentioned as a co-sender, though Paul carries the primary voice throughout. The greeting extends to "the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse"—language that affirms both the holiness bestowed upon believers and their trustworthiness in the faith. The benediction of "grace and peace" combines the Greek and Hebrew traditions, offering the readers unmerited favor and the deep wholeness that comes from reconciliation with God. This opening reminds us that Christian leadership rests on God's calling, and every believer, regardless of how well-known, bears the mark of sainthood through Christ.

Verses 3–8: Thanksgiving and Commendation

Rather than diving into correction, Paul gives thanks for what God is doing among the Colossians. He has heard reports of their "faith in Christ Jesus" and their "love to all the saints"—the two pillars of Christian character. Verse 5 anchors their hope in heaven, rooted in the gospel message they have received. Epaphras, their founder and faithful minister, brought Paul news of their spiritual condition, demonstrating how the church functions as an interconnected body sharing both burdens and victories. This section teaches us that thanksgiving and prayer form the foundation of pastoral ministry. Before addressing problems, a shepherd first acknowledges genuine fruit in the flock, building trust and creating openness to correction.

Verses 9–14: Paul's Prayer for Spiritual Maturity

Paul's intercession focuses on deeper knowledge—not mere intellectual understanding but intimate acquaintance with God's will expressed through "wisdom and spiritual understanding" (verse 9). The goal is that believers "walk worthy of the Lord," bearing fruit and growing in the knowledge of God (verse 10). Verses 11–12 ground this growth in divine empowerment: believers are "strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power," resulting in patience, longsuffering, and joyfulness. The ultimate foundation is gratitude for redemption—they have been rescued from "the power of darkness" and transferred into "the kingdom of his dear Son" (verses 12–13), where they possess "redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins" (verse 14). This prayer reveals that spiritual maturity flows not from human effort alone but from union with Christ's power and constant remembrance of redemptive grace.

Verses 15–20: The Supremacy of Christ

This passage stands as Scripture's clearest affirmation of Christ's deity and cosmic authority. Jesus is "the image of the invisible God"—not a representation but the perfect, essential expression of God's nature. As "the firstborn of every creature," He holds primacy over all creation, which He made and sustains (verses 16–17). He is the church's head and "the firstborn from the dead," securing our resurrection hope. Verses 19–20 celebrate His redemptive work: through His blood shed on the cross, peace is made and all things are reconciled to God. This theology counters any teaching that diminishes Christ or divides allegiance between Him and other spiritual forces.

Verses 21–29: Reconciliation and Apostolic Ministry

Having established Christ's supremacy, Paul applies it: believers once "alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works" are now reconciled through His death, destined to be "holy and unblameable" (verses 21–22). Perseverance in faith is essential (verse 23). Paul rejoices in his own sufferings as part of Christ's redemptive work for the church (verse 24), serving as Christ's minister to reveal the "mystery" of "Christ in you, the hope of glory" (verses 26–27). His labor continues "according to his working, which worketh in me mightily" (verse 29), uniting divine power with human effort.

Application for Today

Colossians 1 calls modern believers to cherish Christ's supremacy over every area of life—whether philosophy, spirituality, or culture—and to find in Him alone sufficiency for salvation and growth. Let us, like Paul, pray fervently for one another's spiritual maturity, give thanks before offering correction, and rest confidently in the power of Christ's redemption working through our weakness.

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