1 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; 2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; 3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. But he is the One who is the heir, the Lord of all the new creation. Thank you, our Father, for this first-century book that speaks to our twentieth century lives, and shows us that not one thing has changed. Colossians 4:2-18 King James Version 2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; 3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: 4 That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. Holman Christian Standard Bible Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving. These warnings are as valid and relevant today as they were when Paul wrote them. Ask God to fill you with the spiritual discernment you need as you walk in his will and study his Word. Scientists say it is an unnamed force. 1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. Charles Finney, a nineteenth-century American evangelist, sometimes wrestled with what to say in prayer. King James Version (KJV). Here is the Lord Jesus. In whom we have redemption through his blood. It extracts a grudging admiration from us, but look what the apostle says: they are of no value in checking the indulgence of the flesh. (Colossians 3:12-14a RSV). Like Finney, we must intercede for others according to Gods will and believe in faith he will answer us (Hebrews 11:6). This scripture memory printable and prayer focus is a part of the 2018 Read, Pray, Love system (with comes with monthly printables and prayer binder setup files), but you can use it alone or jump in on our year-long efforts anytime! New King James Version Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; American Standard Version Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving; Berean Study Bible Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful, Douay-Rheims Bible Be instant in prayer; watching in it with thanksgiving: As an example to believers, Paul often included powerful prayers in his letters. 5 For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 63 Bible Verses about Prayer - KJV - DailyVerses.net KJV Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; Follow Us: 2 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; (7-9) Sends greetings; and concludes with a blessing. Set your minds on the things that are above, not on things that are on earth. enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. Download Colossians 4:2 KJV ultra hd wallpapers with Bible verses and share with your friends and family on Instagram or any social media platform. From him, then, flows all power -- resurrection power. He shows us, then, that the answer to the lure of human wisdom is the judgment of the cross. (E) 11May you be strengthened(F) with all power,(G) according to His glorious(H) might, for all endurance and patience, with joy 12giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you[b] to share in the saints[c] inheritance in the light. Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful, 3 We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, Ask God to empower you to do his will for his glory and he will do it. Colossians 1 NKJV - "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by - The Bible 22 Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God: 23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. As always, the scripture printables are available in ESV and KJV with coloring pages for adults and kids. Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural. 5. Here is presented to our view the method of being reconciled. That is where resurrection power is made manifest. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. Colossians Chapter 4 Kjv - Official King James Bible Online: Authorized to walk wisely toward those who are not yet come to the true knowledge of Christ. Be careful in all converse with them, to do them good, and recommend religion by all fit means. 1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. KJV. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. 6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. Chapter Verse Colossians 4:2 KJV 4K Bible Verse Pictures Christian 4K Wallpapers with inspirational Bible verse quotes on beautiful images and backgrounds. Let thanks for mercies given ascend as you ask for new mercies. This is what God has released to us. In referring to our children, we say that the oldest one is the first-born because he or she appeared first on the scene.) These only, For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them. 1Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. King James Version 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, 2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. A Life-Changing Prayer | Colossians 1:9-12 - NIV Bible - New Colossians 4:1-6 KJV - Bible.com Now what robs us of that? But to the first-century Christians, becoming a Christian meant a radical transformation, resulting from a revolutionary change of government. In him all other things were created." rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. 15 Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house. The theme of this letter can be expressed by these words which are part of the apostle's introductory prayer for the Colossian Christians: May you be strengthened with all power [that is why he wrote the letter], according to his glorious might [that is the subject of the letter to the Colossians]. What does that mean? The One who flung all the worlds into being, who was present with God (and who was God) when the great words went out, "Let there be light; let the earth bring forth," and all the other great declarations of creation that are recorded in Genesis. Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thankesgiuing:- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible ScanDevote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with {an attitude of} thanksgiving;- New American Standard Version (1995)Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;- American Standard Version (1901)Give yourselves to prayer at all times, keeping watch with praise;- Basic English BiblePersevere in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving;- Darby BibleContinue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; - Webster's BibleBe earnest and unwearied in prayer, being on the alert in it and in your giving of thanks.- Weymouth BibleContinue steadfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;- World English BibleBe ye bisi in preier, and wake in it, in doynge of thankyngis;- Wycliffe BibleIn the prayer continue ye, watching in it in thanksgiving;- Youngs Literal Bible. Diligence in redeeming time, commends religion to the good opinion of others. Epaphroditus had gone to Rome to see the Apostle Paul, who was then a prisoner, carrying with him reports of the church at Colossae. He salutes them, and wishes them all prosperity. . It was not the fact that he came from the tomb that dazzled the eyes of the soldiers there, nor that it produced the earthquake. It is my increasing conviction that the problem with most Christians is that they do not understand what the Bible teaches about resurrection power. That does not mean that we should go around constantly thinking about heaven. (Colossians 1:29b RSV). Paul encouraged believers to live a life that honored God always obeying him and excelling in their Christian walk. Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB). Even what is only carelessness may cause a lasting prejudice against the truth. 1. or do I seek to please men? 5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; 6 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth: 7 As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; 8 Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit. Read what Paul wants you to have it for: for all endurance and patience with joy (Colossians 1:11b RSV), Underline those words. He is declaring him to be the creator. (Colossians 1:17). Equitable - Even beyond the letter of your contract.4:3 That God would open to us a door of utterance - That is, give us utterance, that we may open our mouth boldly, #Eph 6:19|, and give us an opportunity of speaking, so that none may be able to hinder. Colossians 4:1-6 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. New King James Version Update. Paul goes on to indicate another false source of power, which also leads many people astray (verses 16-17): Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a sabbath. This phrase, "the first-born of all creation," means that the Lord Jesus stands in relationship to creation just as an heir stands in relationship to his father's property. Paul is referring here to the dark powers that, as he brings out in other letters, govern the minds of men, darken their intellects and limit their understanding. 9For this reason also, since the day we heard this, we havent stopped praying for you. We would not be met with the excuse, "Oh, I just don't have the strength to do it. And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and. 18 The salutation by the hand of me Paul. 11 And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. Now that is why I say if Christians would begin to understand what it is that God has made available to them, they would never be the same again. We are seeing a great increase on every hand of this turning to the occult -- to astrology, to the black and devious arts, to magic, to seances. Galatians 4:19 My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you, Colossians 2:1-23 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; . (15-23) And sets out his own character, as the apostle of the Gentiles. 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. Start your free trial today! That is what he's talking about. for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. You see, here is a source of energy, Paul says, that is constant and consistent and which flows through him, created by the Spirit of God indwelling him. These are only an shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ. I do not mean that they would be dazzling people, making great displays of power and moving mountains. For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. The gospel is the word of truth, and we may safely venture our souls upon it. Here, the word "first-born" means the heir, or the chief -- the principal one, the owner. A Prayer for the Colossian Believers (Colossians 1:1-14). Colossians 1 King James Version 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, 2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. All these things look like sources of power. The more we fix our hopes on the reward in the other world, the more free shall we be in doing good with our earthly treasure. Read full chapter Colossians 3 1 Thessalonians 1 King James Version (KJV) Message transcript and recording 1967 by Ray Stedman Ministries, owner of sole copyright by assignment from the author. They say that this means that Jesus was the first one ever created. Now that does not mean that he was the first one ever to be raised from the dead, because scripture records others who preceded him. Colossians 4 :: King James Version (KJV) Strong's. Red Letter. But wherefore? Colossians 4:2 KJV 4K Wallpaper - Continue in prayer, and watch in the One is his fellow-servant, another his fellow-prisoner, and all his fellow-workers, working out their own salvation, and endeavouring to promote the salvation of others. 2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; 3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: 4 That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. We know that everything we can touch is made up of tiny atoms that consist of electrons buzzing around a nucleus. He was born or begotten before all the creation, before any creature was made; which is the Scripture way of representing eternity, and by which the eternity of God is represented to us. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond. And furthermore, he is, the first-born of all creation (Colossians 1:15b RSV). 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 joy gratitude. Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Plural. 6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. They were probably written at about the same time, during Paul's first imprisonment, and are therefore called the Prison Epistles of the Apostle Paul. You see, he has already told us that Christ dwells in us. Not one thing in our world is different from the world these early Christians faced. They were on the verge of losing their understanding of the power by which Christian life is lived. Now he mentions a third source of false power (verse 18): Let no one disqualify you, insisting on self-abasement and worship of angels, taking his stand on visions, puffed up without reason by his sensuous mind. As Christ is preached among us, let us seriously inquire, whether he dwells and reigns in us; for this alone can warrant our assured hope of his glory. Colossians King James Version (KJV) SEARCH THE BIBLE (Advanced) BOOK (Index) CHAPTER VERSE < Previous Chapter Next Chapter > Colossians Chapter 4 Bible Options | + Text Size 1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. If our heart is right with Christ, if we are putting off the old and putting on the new we discover that these experiences, instead of producing grumbling, griping, and complaining provide a basis for joy, as we are "strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might.". He says (1:28-29): striving with all the energy which he mightily inspires with me. No; but that we should die to sin, and live henceforth not to ourselves, but to Him.24-29 Both the sufferings of the Head and of the members are called the sufferings of Christ, and make up, as it were, one body of sufferings. It was written at about the same time as the letter to the Philippians, and you will notice that it is very similar in its structure and content to the letter to the Ephesians. As far as the world is concerned, this takes an unknown kind of power the power that is resident only in Jesus Christ. From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. Good words will not do without good works. If men have been guilty of a fault, it must not always be remembered against them. And that, notwithstanding the hatred of sin on God's part, it pleased God to reconcile fallen man to himself. Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether. All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you. 1 Corinthians 2:6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: Servant of Christ.--A title assumed by St. James and St. Judo, as well as by St. Paul himself, but given by him only to Timothy (Philippians 1:1) and to Epaphras here. The hope of glory. The special use of this strength was for sufferings. The two complement each other, but there must be a critical evaluation of the words, as they are subjected to the wisdom of God. King James Version 2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; 3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: 4 That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. Faithfulness runs through every character and relation of the Christian life. Colossians 1:16 KJV - Bible.com See 1Co 4:1 Eph 6:19 Col 1:26 2:2. We pray that we may discover this truth by acting upon these admonitions which Paul has given us. (Colossians 4:18 RSV). 2Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; 3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: 4 That I . Colossians Chapter 1 Kjv - Official King James Bible Online: Authorized 14 Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you. We are brought to the place where we can judge these things and see their moral values properly in the light of the Word of God. Step two is in verse 12: Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, and patience, forbearing one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must also forgive. Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with. Colossians 4:1-18 Masters, give unto your servants that - The Bible App Colossians 4:2 - Bible verse (KJV) - DailyVerses.net If you contact the dead, and get messages from them, you will have an unseen source of power which will enable you to live as other people cannot live. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. Perfect and complete.--The word here found in the best MSS. (M) 14We have redemption,[d] the forgiveness of sins, in Him. (Colossians 2:16-17 RSV). There are two specific instances where the one who is born second is the first-born of the family. 5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share In the inheritance of the saints in light. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. If you look carefully at the Jehovah's Witnesses' little green translation of the Scriptures, you will notice that in order to substantiate their lie about Jesus Christ, they've inserted the word "other" in these phrases. With thanksgiving. But the Bible is not against knowledge. It is the kind of power that was evident in the Lord Jesus. By him are all things held together, and all power in the natural world comes from him. We find one of them in Colossians 1:9 12. King James Version 1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all. He goes on to list these earthly things: immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire and covetousness, (Colossians 3:5b RSV), now put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and foolish talk from your mouth. (Colossians 2:8 RSV). . And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words. (Colossians 1:27b RSV). James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. It will lead them, therefore, into mistaken concepts and erroneous and injurious ideas. Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular. Colossians 4:2-6 NKJV - "Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant 7. 14 Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you. You have seen advertisements in which this kind of language appears; "For just ten dollars you'll get a course that will transform you within fifteen days into a dynamic leader. You will be a dynamic leader of men. Romans 15:30 Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me; Colossians 1:9,22,28 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; . It is very subtle because it seems to be logical and scriptural. If convinced that we were enemies in our minds by wicked works, and that we are now reconciled to God by the sacrifice and death of Christ in our nature, we shall not attempt to explain away, nor yet think fully to comprehend these mysteries; but we shall see the glory of this plan of redemption, and rejoice in the hope set before us. May we be filled with the knowledge of his will through all wisdom and spiritual understanding (verse 9). Paul often included powerful prayers in his letters. Out of that proclamation had come the church at Colossae. Note the spirit of this prayer; not a thought of his ease, comfort, or even safety, but only that he may be given full opportunity to preach Christ. . They shall make known unto you all things which are done here. Though our discourse be of that which is common, yet it must be in a Christian manner. The Christian should every day have a season of prayer. Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you. (See Romans 15:30.). RayStedman.org/permissions. (Colossians 1:16 RSV). Tradition is the gradually accumulated body of knowledge built up bit by bit through the centuries and passed along from one generation to another. Now here is Paul's great declaration. Why do you submit to regulations, Do not handle, Do not taste, Do not touch [referring to things which all perish as they are used], according to human precepts and doctrines? 23 Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh. NASB Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; CSB Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 1 KJV;NIV - BibleGateway.com: A searchable online Bible in So you can go around performing miracles, doing startling things that will get your name in the paper? Col Co). Colossians 4:2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; Luke 22:44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. 7 All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord: 8 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts; 9 With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. Believers are exhorted to right conduct towards unbelievers. For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit. Answer Epaphras is mentioned three times in the New Testament, twice in Colossians and once in Philemon. But He suffered for the redemption of the church; we suffer on other accounts; for we do but slightly taste that cup of afflictions of which Christ first drank deeply.
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