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Colossians 1:9-14
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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[a] will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,(A) 10 so that you may walk 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.(B) 11 May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, so that you may have all endurance and patience, joyfully(C) 12 giving thanks to the Father,[b] who has enabled[c] you[d] to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. 13 He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son,(D) 14 in whom we have redemption,[e] the forgiveness of sins.

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  1. 1.9 Gk his
  2. 1.12 Other ancient authorities read God the Father or the God and Father
  3. 1.12 Other ancient authorities read called
  4. 1.12 Other ancient authorities read us
  5. 1.14 Other ancient authorities add through his blood
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Colossians 1:9-14
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9 So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10 Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better.

11 We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy,[a] 12 always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. 13 For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, 14 who purchased our freedom[b] and forgave our sins.

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  1. 1:11 Or all the patience and endurance you need with joy.
  2. 1:14 Some manuscripts add with his blood.
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