Let us adore these mysteries in humble faith, and behold the glory of the Lord in Christ Jesus. You have heard of this hope before in the word of the truth, the gospel 6 that has come to you. Read more Share Copy will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding. Colossians 1 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. 3 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. All rights reserved. Your best life now…is hidden. 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the saints and faithful brothers and sisters in Christ in Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. that has come to you. Colossians chapter 1 KJV (King James Version) 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,. 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,. He had shared God's Word (Colossians 1:25), and served as a missionary among the Gentiles (Colossians 1:27). Colossians 1 Greeting. Grace to you and peace from God our Father. He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. You have heard of this hope before in the word of the truth, the gospel. Share. [b] He is a faithful minister of Christ on your[c] behalf, 8 and he has made known to us your love in the Spirit. Colossians 3 (NRSV) Lyrics 1 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. On other sites, the text area is smaller, and so I have to keep scrolling down to read and sometimes I lose the context. Paul Thanks God for the Colossians 1 Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, for you know that you also have a Master in heaven. "One approach to preaching on this text is to focus on verses 11-14 and the import of these divine actions." And you who were once estranged and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, through death, so as to present you holy and blameless and irreproachable before him—. 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; 16 for in[h] him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have been created through him and for him. NRSV: New Revised Standard Version . Colossians 1:16-17 (NRSV) for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have been created through him and for him. [3] We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, Title: NRSV Audio Bible: Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians (Voice Only) [Download] Narrated By: Stephen Johnston Format: Audio Download Vendor: Hendrickson Publishers Publication Date: 2015 Stock No: WWDA24080-CP Imprintable: No Several hundred years before Paul's day, Colosse had been a leading city in Asia Minor (present-day Turkey). Colossians 3:1-11 With thanks to Rev. I, Paul, became a servant of this gospel. 11 May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled[e] you[f] to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. I became its servant according to God's commission that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known. Your Hidden Life Now; perhaps this could be the subtitle of the letter to the Colossians. For nothing will be impossible with God. 9 For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s[d] will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so that you may lead lives worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God. Used by permission. Thank you for taking the time to provide this service. Verses 24–29 speak of Paul's own ministry. Col.1 [1] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, [2] To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ at Colos'sae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. 2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colosse:. The NRSV translates Colossians 1:11 as "May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, [while joyfully]" I don't understand this "may you be prepared" translation. Colossians 2:1-15 New Revised Standard Version June 23, 2019 The International Bible Lesson (Uniform Sunday School Lessons Series) for Sunday, June 23, 2019, is from Colossians 2:1-15. I, Paul, became a servant of this gospel. I am now rejoicing in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am completing what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church. 3 In our prayers for you we always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, 5 because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Colossians 1:1 NRSV. Learn More About New Revised Standard Version. Colossians 1:13-14 “For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” Colossians 1:15-16 “ The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. February 6th, 2021. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have been created through him and for him. Pin. New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989 Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA. February 5th, 2021. Not inside of you—like some dormant seed that, once found, can be watered, nurtured, and coaxed into maximum fruit-production—but hidden. Colossians. I like seeing the NASB on your web page in the same format as I read on paper. Colosse: The Town and the Church. to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. 18 He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. Colossians 1:6-8 are a kind of summary of what the gospel is and does. and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross. February 4th, 2021. and he has made known to us your love in the Spirit. 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother. Greeting. The third chapter of Colossians describes what may seem like a bit of a … Continue reading "Commentary on Colossians 3:1-11" 25 I became its servant according to God’s commission that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, 26 the mystery that has been hidden throughout the ages and generations but has now been revealed to his saints. 1. Version. He had suffered for the sake of other Christians, including those at Colossae (Colossians 1:24). 7 This you learned from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant. 2 To the saints and faithful brothers and sisters[a] in Christ in Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. Colossians 1:15-20. Its message is of a God who is a Friend and Lover of the souls of men. 28 It is he whom we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone in all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ. He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Colossians 1:20 20 and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross. . For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 3 for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Salutation. It is he whom we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone in all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ. in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1 Interlinear Bible ... (2 Samuel 6:12-15; 1 Chronicles 15:1-14; Philippians 1:1-2) 1 3972 1 Paulos 1 Παῦλος 1 Paul 1 N-NMS: 652 apostolos for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Just as it is bearing fruit and growing in the whole world, so it has been bearing fruit among yourselves from the day you heard it and truly comprehended the grace of God. 2 To the saints b and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colosse: c Grace to you and peace from God our Father 1 and the Lord Jesus Christ.. Thanksgiving and Prayer. Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful brothers and sisters. Luke 1:37 NRSV. 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