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Colossians 1:28-2:1
New International Version
Colossians 1:28-2:1
New International Version
28 He is the one we proclaim, admonishing(A) and teaching everyone with all wisdom,(B) so that we may present everyone fully mature(C) in Christ. 29 To this end I strenuously(D) contend(E) with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.(F)
2 I want you to know how hard I am contending(G) for you and for those at Laodicea,(H) and for all who have not met me personally.
Colossians 1:28-2:1
King James Version
Colossians 1:28-2:1
King James Version
28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
29 Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.
2 For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
Colossians 1:28-2:1
New King James Version
Colossians 1:28-2:1
New King James Version
28 Him we preach, (A)warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, (B)that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. 29 To this end I also labor, striving according to His working which works in me (C)mightily.
Not Philosophy but Christ
2 For I want you to know what a great (D)conflict[a] I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh,
Footnotes
- Colossians 2:1 struggle
Colossians 1:28-2:1
English Standard Version
Colossians 1:28-2:1
English Standard Version
28 Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that (A)we may present everyone (B)mature in Christ. 29 For this (C)I toil, (D)struggling (E)with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.
2 For I want you to know (F)how great a (G)struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face,
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