Colossians 1
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The verses these writers stop at
- 1:19 For God in all his fullness was pleased to dwell in him, 15
- 1:27 God chose to make known to them how rich and glorious this mystery is among the Gentiles. The mystery is this: Christ in you, the hope of glory. 13
- 1:15 The Son is the image of the unseen God, the firstborn who stands above all creation. 11
- 1:16 For in him everything in heaven and on earth was created, the seen and the unseen, whether thrones or dominions, rulers or authorities. Everything has been created through him and for him. 8
- 1:12 and give thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of God's holy people in the light. 7
- 1:18 He is also the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the first to be born from among the dead, so that he would come to hold first place in everything. 7
- 1:24 Now I am glad to suffer for your sake. In my own body I am completing what is still lacking in Christ's afflictions, for the sake of his body, the church. 6
- 1:28 Christ is the one we proclaim. We warn every person and teach every person with all wisdom, so that we may bring every person before God mature in Christ. 6
- 1:9 That is why, from the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will, with all the wisdom and understanding the Spirit gives, 5
- 1:23 provided that you stay in the faith, firm on your foundation and steady, not drifting away from the hope held out in the gospel you heard. This gospel has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and I, Paul, have become its servant. 5
- 1:11 We ask that you be made strong with all power by his glorious might, so that you may endure everything with patience and joy, 4
- 1:14 In him we have redemption, which is the forgiveness of our sins. 4
- 1:21 Once you were estranged from God, hostile to him in your thinking, as your evil deeds showed. 4
- 1:22 But now you have been reconciled by Christ's death in his physical body, so that God may bring you into his presence holy, without blemish, and free from any charge, 4
- 1:5 That faith and love spring from the hope kept safe for you in heaven, the hope you first heard about in the message of truth, the gospel 3
- 1:10 so that you may live in a way worthy of the Lord and please him in every way, bearing fruit in every kind of good work and growing in the knowledge of God. 3
- 1:13 He has rescued us from the power of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves. 3
- 1:17 He exists before all things, and all things are held together in him. 3
- 1:20 and through him to reconcile all things to himself, making peace by the blood of his cross: all things through him, on earth and in heaven alike. 3
- 1:26 the mystery that was kept hidden through all past ages and generations but has now been revealed to his holy people. 3
- 1:3 Every time we pray for you, we give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 2
- 1:29 This is the goal I toil for, struggling by his energy, which is powerfully at work in me. 2
- 1:2 to God's holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ. Grace and peace to you from God our Father. 1
- 1:4 because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God's holy people. 1
- 1:8 He is also the one who told us about your love in the Spirit. 1
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Where it is preached
- Communion with God ·
Of communion with Christ in holiness cites Col. i. 19
…his many sons to glory. “It pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell,” Col. i. 19, — that he should be invested with a fulness of that grace which is needful for his…
- Communion with God ·
Of communion with Christ in privileges cites Col. i. 12
…is called the “making us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light,” Col. i. 12; — a judicial exalting us into membership in that family, where God is the Father, Christ…
- The Key Teachings of George MacDonald ·
The God of the Living cites COLOSSIANS 1:12
…which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light. COLOSSIANS 1:12 He believed that heaven would not be a place of idleness, but of endless discovery and…
- A Body of Divinity ·
The Death of the Righteous cites Col 1:12
…the visible orbs, bespangled with light, and enriched with pearls and precious stones. Col 1:12, and Rev 21:19. It is not their landlord’s house, but their Father’s house, and stands…
- Communion with God ·
Of communion with Christ in purchased grace cites Col. i. 13
…us into the kingdom of his dear Son; in whom we have redemption through his blood,” Col. i. 13, 14. And he “redeems us from all iniquity,” Tit. ii. 14; “from our vain conversation,” 1…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 2, Chapter 12 — Christ, to Perform the Office of Mediator, Behoved to Become Man cites Col. 1:15
…angels and men; for which reason Paul designates him “the first-born of every creature,” (Col. 1:15). But since the whole Scripture proclaims that he was clothed with flesh in order to…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 2, Chapter 14 — How Two Natures Constitute the Person of the Mediator cites Col. 1:15
…of every creature,” that “he is before all things, and by him all things consist,” (Col. 1:15, 17); his own declaration, that he had glory with the Father before the world was, and…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 1, Chapter 14 — In the Creation of the World, and All Things in It, the True God Distinguished by Certain Marks from Fictitious Gods cites Col. 1:16
…they are called at one time Principalities, at another Powers, at another Dominions (Col. 1:16; Eph. 1:21). Lastly, as the glory of God in some measure dwells in them, they are also…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Colossians 1:18
…Every believer is called to participate in the Body. Scriptures to revisit Acts 2:42; Colossians 1:18; 1 Corinthians 1:12-13; 1 Peter 2:5, 9; Ephesians 4:12; 1 Corinthians 10:17. Reflection…
- The Mortification of Sin in Believers ·
Act faith on Christ for the killing of thy sin cites Col. i. 19
…of strength, might, and help, that are laid up in him for our support, John i. 16, Col. i. 19. Let them come into and abide in thy mind. Consider that he is “exalted and made a Prince…
- Holy in Christ ·
Holiness and Blamelessness cites Col. i. 22
…It is then used of God’s children with holy—holy and without blemish (Eph. i. 4, 5, 27; Col. i. 22; Phil. ii. 15; Jude 24; 2 Pet. iii. 14). The other is without blame, faultless (as in…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 3, Chapter 5 — Of the Modes of Supplementing Satisfaction cites Col. 1:24
…of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the Church,” (Col. 1:24). What is this but merely to leave the name of Christ, and at the same time make him a…
- The Secret of Guidance ·
The Secret of Christ’s Indwelling cites Col. i. 27
…the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is CHRIST IN YOU, the hope of glory" (Col. i. 27). "Master, where dwellest Thou?" they asked of old. And in reply Jesus led them from the…
- Men Who Tended the Flock ·
Scripture Appendix: God’s Word on the Pastoral Calling cites Colossians 1:28
…the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth.” Colossians 1:28 — “We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 3, Chapter 2 — Of Faith cites Col. 1:2
…in Christ, as possessed by faith, are “hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge,” (Col. 1:2, 3), the term faith is justly extended to the whole sum of heavenly doctrine, from which…
- The Ministry of Intercession ·
Paul a Pattern of Prayer cites Col. i. 3
…record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. And this I pray”—Col. i. 3, 9: “We give thanks to God, praying always for you. For this cause also, since the day we…
- Our Daily Walk ·
July cites Col 1:3
…the world, but there were many avenues of service open to him. He could pray, and he did (Col 1:3; Col 2:1; Col 4:12). He could influence others (Phi 1:11-14). He employed his leisure in…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 2, Chapter 10 — The Resemblance Between the Old Testament and the New cites Col. 1:4
…up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the Gospel,” (Col. 1:4). Again, “Whereunto he called you by our Gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord…
- Morning by Morning ·
October cites Colossians 1:5
…only, O Jesus, our Beloved! October 2 “The hope which is laid up for you in heaven.” (Colossians 1:5) Our hope in Christ for the future is the mainspring and the mainstay of our joy here. It…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 3, Chapter 18 — The Righteousness of Works Improperly Inferred from Rewards cites Col. 1:5
…up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel,” (Col. 1:5). For when he says that the gospel informed them of the hope which was treasured up for…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 3, Chapter 25 — Of the Last Resurrection cites Col. 1:5
…of the saints have respect to the faith and hope which is laid up for them in heaven (Col. 1:5). When we thus keep our eyes fixed upon Christ in heaven, and nothing on earth prevents…
- The Holy Spirit, or Power from on High ·
The Spirit of Love cites Colossians 1:8
"Your love in the Spirit." Colossians 1:8. This is the only reference to the Holy Spirit in the Epistle to the Colossians. The…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 2, Chapter 2 — Man Now Deprived of Freedom of Will, and Miserably Enslaved cites Col. 1:9
…in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that you might walk worthy of the Lord,” &c. (Col. 1:9, 10). Whenever he represents this as a blessing from God, we should remember that he at…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Spirit, Soul, and Body cites Colossians 1:9
…may be “filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding” (Colossians 1:9, ASV). The Spirit renews thought. He does not bypass it. Nee himself demonstrates the…
- The Inner Chamber ·
The Daily Renewal — Its Cost cites Colossians 1: 9
…judging, and deciding. The fleshly mind gives place to a “spiritual understanding'' (Colossians 1: 9, 1 John 5: 20). This transformation is not obtained but at the cost of giving up all that…
- A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections ·
IV. Gracious affections do arise from the mind's being enlightened, richly and spiritually to understand or apprehend divine things cites Col. 1:9
…is an understanding of divine things, which the scripture calls spiritual understanding, Col. 1:9: “We do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that you may be filled with the…
- How to Pray ·
The Importance of Prayer cites Col. 1:9
…of his time and strength and thought was given to prayer. (Rom. 1:9, R.V.; Eph. 1:15,16; Col. 1:9, R.V.; 1 Thess. 3:10; 2 Tim. 1:3, R.V.) All the mighty men of God outside the Bible have…
- The True Vine ·
Much Fruit cites Col. 1.10
…work and fruit is perhaps best seen in the expression, “fruitful in every good work.” (Col. 1.10). It is only when good works come as the fruit of the indwelling Spirit that they are…
- Our Daily Walk ·
August cites Col 1:10
…matter of considering every little step, but afterwards it becomes the habit of the soul (Col 1:10). We received Jesus into our hearts by faith. He entered through the open door and became…
- A Body of Divinity ·
Sanctification cites Col 1:10
…brighter to the full meridian. Knowledge is said to increase, and faith to increase. Col 1:10; 2 Cor 10:05. A Christian is continually adding a cubit to his spiritual stature. It is…
- All Things for Good ·
The best things work for good to the godly cites Col. i. 11
…work for good to the godly. (1). God’s power works for good. It is a glorious power (Col. i. 11), and it is engaged for the good of the elect. God’s power works for good, in supporting…
- Days of Heaven Upon Earth ·
February cites Col. i. 11
…to a new life in Christ.” February 11 “Strengthened with all might unto all patience” (Col. i. 11). The apostle prays for the Colossians, that they may be “strengthened with all might…
- Our Daily Walk ·
June cites Col 1:11
…The Apostle says that “through our Lord Jesus Christ we have now received the Atonement” (Col 1:11). The redemption is accomplished; we have but to receive it. The atonement of peace is…
- A Body of Divinity ·
The Power of God cites Col 1:11
…of war.’ Exod 15:3. ‘He has a mighty arm.’ Psa 89:13. ‘God’s power is a glorious power.’ Col 1:11. It is an irresistible power. Rom 9:19. ‘Who has resisted his will?’ To contest with him…
- All Things for Good ·
Effectual calling cites Col. i. 12
…Without it there is no going to heaven. We must be “made meet for the inheritance” (Col. i. 12). As God makes heaven fit for us, so He makes us fit for heaven; and what gives this…
- Unspoken Sermons ·
The Inheritance cites Colossians i. 12
…hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light. — Ep. to the Colossians i. 12. To have a share in any earthly inheritance, is to diminish the share of the other…
- A Body of Divinity ·
Christ the Redeemer cites Col 1:12
…expires, but an inheritance; and a glorious inheritance; called an inheritance in light. Col 1:12. Lumen producit colores; light adorns and gilds the world. What were the world without…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 3, Chapter 22 — This Doctrine Confirmed by Proofs from Scripture cites Col. 1:12
…thanks that they had been made meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints (Col. 1:12). If election precedes that divine grace by which we are made fit to obtain immortal…
- The Key Teachings of Watchman Nee ·
In Adam, in Christ cites COLOSSIANS 1:13
…us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son. COLOSSIANS 1:13 Translated. Moved. Carried across. It is the language of an accomplished migration, not…
- A Body of Divinity ·
Adoption cites Col 1:13
…a Son of his own, the Lord Jesus, is a wonder of love. Christ is called ‘God’s dear Son.’ Col 1:13. A Son more worthy than the angels. ‘Being made so much better than the angels.’ Heb 1:4.…
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