Colossians 1:28-2:5
New American Standard Bible
28 We proclaim Him, (A)admonishing every person and teaching every person [a]with all (B)wisdom, so that we may (C)present every person [b](D)complete in Christ. 29 For this purpose I also (E)labor, (F)striving (G)according to His [c]power which [d]works mightily within me.
You Are Built Up in Christ
2 For I want you to know how great a (H)struggle I have in your behalf and for those who are at (I)Laodicea, and for all those who have not [e]personally seen my face, 2 that their (J)hearts may be encouraged, having been (K)knit together in love, and that they would attain to all (L)the wealth [f]that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a (M)true knowledge of (N)God’s mystery, that is, Christ Himself, 3 in whom are hidden all (O)the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 (P)I say this so that no one will deceive you with (Q)persuasive arguments. 5 For even though I am (R)absent in body, I am nevertheless with you in spirit, rejoicing [g]to see [h]your (S)orderly manner and the (T)stability of your faith in Christ.
Footnotes
- Colossians 1:28 Lit in
- Colossians 1:28 Or perfect
- Colossians 1:29 Lit working
- Colossians 1:29 Lit in power
- Colossians 2:1 Lit in the flesh
- Colossians 2:2 Lit of the full assurance
- Colossians 2:5 Lit and seeing
- Colossians 2:5 Or your good order
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