Colossians 1:4-6
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
4 For we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus [[a]the leaning of your entire human personality on Him in absolute trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness] and of the love which you [have and show] for all the saints (God’s consecrated ones),
5 Because of the hope [of experiencing what is] laid up ([b]reserved and waiting) for you in heaven. Of this [hope] you heard in the past in the message of the truth of the Gospel,
6 Which has come to you. Indeed, in the whole world [that Gospel] is bearing fruit and still is growing [c][by its own inherent power], even as it has done among yourselves ever since the day you first heard and came to know and understand the grace of God in truth. [You came to know the grace or undeserved favor of God in reality, deeply and clearly and thoroughly, becoming accurately and intimately acquainted with it.]
Read full chapterFootnotes
- Colossians 1:4 Alexander Souter, Pocket Lexicon of the Greek New Testament.
- Colossians 1:5 Marvin Vincent, Word Studies in the New Testament.
- Colossians 1:6 Alexander Souter, Pocket Lexicon.
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