Thematic Bible
Colossians 1:1 (show verse)
Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and brother Timothy.
Colossians 1:2 (show verse)
To the saints which are at Colossae, and brethren that believe in Christ. Grace be with you and peace from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
Colosse (colossae) » A city » A city of phrygia
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Colossians
Faithfulness » A characteristic of saints
spiritual Peace » Saints » Wish, to each other
Timothy » Joined paul in the letters » To the colossians
Titles and names of saints » Faithful brethren in Christ
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Colossians
Faithfulness » A characteristic of saints
spiritual Peace » Saints » Wish, to each other
Timothy » Joined paul in the letters » To the colossians
Titles and names of saints » Faithful brethren in Christ
Colossians 1:3 (show verse)
We give thanks to God the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, always praying for you in our prayers,
Colossians 1:4 (show verse)
since we heard of your faith which ye have in Christ Jesus: and of the love which ye bear to all saints
Character » Of saints » Loving
Character of saints » Loving
Church » Light » Love for
Faith » Exemplified » Colossians
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Colossians
Love » For Christ » For the church
Love to man » Exemplified » Colossians
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Character of saints » Loving
Church » Light » Love for
Faith » Exemplified » Colossians
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Colossians
Love » For Christ » For the church
Love to man » Exemplified » Colossians
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Colossians 1:5 (show verse)
for the hope's sake which is laid up in store for you in heaven, of which hope ye have heard before by the true word of the gospel,
Bearing fruit » What brings forth good fruit
Believers' eternal hope » A heavenly treasure
Eternal » Hope » A heavenly treasure
Gospel » The gospel being preached to all nations
Gospel » What the gospel does
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Built by the hand of God
Heavenly » Home heavenly home the final dwelling place of the saints » Built by the hand of God
Home » Heavenly » Built by the hand of God
Hope » Obtained through » The gospel
Hope » Eternal » A heavenly treasure
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
the future » Heavenly home the final dwelling place of the saints re 21; 22; joh 14 » Built by the hand of God
The goodness of the lord » What brings forth good fruit
Believers' eternal hope » A heavenly treasure
Eternal » Hope » A heavenly treasure
Gospel » The gospel being preached to all nations
Gospel » What the gospel does
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Built by the hand of God
Heavenly » Home heavenly home the final dwelling place of the saints » Built by the hand of God
Home » Heavenly » Built by the hand of God
Hope » Obtained through » The gospel
Hope » Eternal » A heavenly treasure
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
the future » Heavenly home the final dwelling place of the saints re 21; 22; joh 14 » Built by the hand of God
The goodness of the lord » What brings forth good fruit
Colossians 1:6 (show verse)
which is come unto you, even as it is into all the world, and is fruitful as it is among you, from the first day in the which ye heard of it, and had experience in the grace of God in the truth,
Bearing fruit » What brings forth good fruit
Gospel » The gospel being preached to all nations
Gospel » What the gospel does
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
The goodness of the lord » What brings forth good fruit
Gospel » The gospel being preached to all nations
Gospel » What the gospel does
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
The goodness of the lord » What brings forth good fruit
Colossians 1:7 (show verse)
as ye learned of Epaphras our dear fellow servant, which is for you a faithful minister of Christ,
Colossians 1:8 (show verse)
which also declared unto us your love, which ye have in the spirit.
Colossians 1:9 (show verse)
For this cause we also, since the day we heard of it have not ceased praying for you, and desiring that ye might be fulfilled with the knowledge of his will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of wisdom
Inheritance » Who is an heir of God through Christ
Ministers » Are bound, to » Pray for their people
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For wisdom
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of wisdom
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Prayer for
Inheritance » Who is an heir of God through Christ
Ministers » Are bound, to » Pray for their people
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For wisdom
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of wisdom
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Prayer for
Colossians 1:10 (show verse)
that ye might walk worthy of the Lord in all things that please, being fruitful in all good works and increasing in the knowledge of God
Christian conduct » Walking » Worthy of the lord
spiritual Development » Spiritual growth, encouraged » Into Christ
Fruit, spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Demanded
Fruitfulness » Spiritual encouraged
Good » Works encouraged » Glorify God
Grace of God » Growth in
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » Into Christ
Inheritance » Who is an heir of God through Christ
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified
Spiritual » Encouraged » Into Christ
Walking » With God » Worthy of the lord
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Glorify God
Works, good » Encouraged » Glorify God
Works, good » Saints » Should be fruitful in
spiritual Development » Spiritual growth, encouraged » Into Christ
Fruit, spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Demanded
Fruitfulness » Spiritual encouraged
Good » Works encouraged » Glorify God
Grace of God » Growth in
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » Into Christ
Inheritance » Who is an heir of God through Christ
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified
Spiritual » Encouraged » Into Christ
Walking » With God » Worthy of the lord
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Glorify God
Works, good » Encouraged » Glorify God
Works, good » Saints » Should be fruitful in
Colossians 1:11 (show verse)
strengthened with all might, through his glorious power, unto all patience, and long suffering, with joyfulness,
Consolation under Affliction » God is the author and giver of
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Of strength
Grace of God » Growth in
Inheritance » Who is an heir of God through Christ
Longsuffering » Encouraged
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Patience » Should be accompanied by » Joyfulness
Patience » Should be accompanied by » Longsuffering
Patience » Saints strengthened unto all
Power » Promised » Strength, moral and spiritual promised
Power » Of God » Strengthened by
God, Power of » Saints » Strengthened by
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified
Strength » Moral and spiritual promised
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Of strength
Grace of God » Growth in
Inheritance » Who is an heir of God through Christ
Longsuffering » Encouraged
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Patience » Should be accompanied by » Joyfulness
Patience » Should be accompanied by » Longsuffering
Patience » Saints strengthened unto all
Power » Promised » Strength, moral and spiritual promised
Power » Of God » Strengthened by
God, Power of » Saints » Strengthened by
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified
Strength » Moral and spiritual promised
Colossians 1:12 (show verse)
giving thanks unto the father which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of saints in light.
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Forgiveness » The forgiveness of sins coming through the blood of jesus Christ
Heritage » Spiritual
Inheritance » Earthly » Spiritual
Inheritance » Who is an heir of God through Christ
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Light » Illustrative of » Future glory of saints
Partakers » Believers as
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
the Reward of saints » Described as » Inheritance with saints in light
Spiritual » Hearing » Heritage
Thankfulness » Exhortations to
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Forgiveness » The forgiveness of sins coming through the blood of jesus Christ
Heritage » Spiritual
Inheritance » Earthly » Spiritual
Inheritance » Who is an heir of God through Christ
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Light » Illustrative of » Future glory of saints
Partakers » Believers as
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
the Reward of saints » Described as » Inheritance with saints in light
Spiritual » Hearing » Heritage
Thankfulness » Exhortations to
Colossians 1:13 (show verse)
Which hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear son,
spiritual Blindness » Saints are delivered from
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Christ » Divine names ascribed to Christ » Beloved son
Christ » Slandered » Son, beloved
Jesus Christ, King » Saints, the subjects of
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Darkness » Figurative » power of darkness,
Darkness » Illustrative of » The power of satan
Divinity » Divine names ascribed to Christ » Beloved son
Forgiveness » The forgiveness of sins coming through the blood of jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Jesus Christ » Names of » God's dear son
Christian Liberty » Conferred » By God
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
Satan » The power of darkness
Son » Beloved
Titles and names of the devil » power of darkness,
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Christ » Divine names ascribed to Christ » Beloved son
Christ » Slandered » Son, beloved
Jesus Christ, King » Saints, the subjects of
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Darkness » Figurative » power of darkness,
Darkness » Illustrative of » The power of satan
Divinity » Divine names ascribed to Christ » Beloved son
Forgiveness » The forgiveness of sins coming through the blood of jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Jesus Christ » Names of » God's dear son
Christian Liberty » Conferred » By God
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
Satan » The power of darkness
Son » Beloved
Titles and names of the devil » power of darkness,
Colossians 1:14 (show verse)
in whom we have redemption through his blood, that is to say, forgiveness of sins,
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Christ » Received » Redemption through
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Forgiveness » The forgiveness of sins coming through the blood of jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Man » Redemption of » Through Christ
Pardon » Is granted » Through the blood of Christ
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
Redemption » God the author of » Through Christ
Redemption » Procures for us » Forgiveness of sin
Christ » Received » Redemption through
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Forgiveness » The forgiveness of sins coming through the blood of jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Man » Redemption of » Through Christ
Pardon » Is granted » Through the blood of Christ
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
Redemption » God the author of » Through Christ
Redemption » Procures for us » Forgiveness of sin
Colossians 1:15 (show verse)
which is the image of the invisible God, first begotten of all creatures:
Birthright » An honorable title
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Christ » Heal persecution of » Testimony of the apostles
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Divinity » Of Christ » Testimony of the apostles
Glory of Christ » As the first-born
Glory of Christ » As the image of God
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Honorable distinction of
God » Trust in » Unseen
Image » Figurative » Christ, of God
divine Image » In saints » Of God
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Christ » Heal persecution of » Testimony of the apostles
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Divinity » Of Christ » Testimony of the apostles
Glory of Christ » As the first-born
Glory of Christ » As the image of God
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Honorable distinction of
God » Trust in » Unseen
Image » Figurative » Christ, of God
divine Image » In saints » Of God
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
Colossians 1:16 (show verse)
for by him were all things created, things that are in heaven, and things that are in earth: things visible, and things invisible: whether they be majesty or lordship, either rule or power.
Angels » Are subject to Christ
Angels » Created by God and Christ
Angels » Nature » Created
Angels » Called » Principalities » Powers
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Christ » Conqueror of death » Creator
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As creator of all things
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As jehovah, for whose glory all things were created
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Creation » Effected » For Christ
Creator » God as » Christ as
Glory of Christ » As creator
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Jesus Christ » Creator
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » As creator of all things
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Jehovah, for whose glory all things were created
Man » Created » By Christ
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Power » Of Christ » Exemplified in creation
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Creator
Angels » Created by God and Christ
Angels » Nature » Created
Angels » Called » Principalities » Powers
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Christ » Conqueror of death » Creator
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As creator of all things
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As jehovah, for whose glory all things were created
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Creation » Effected » For Christ
Creator » God as » Christ as
Glory of Christ » As creator
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Jesus Christ » Creator
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » As creator of all things
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Jehovah, for whose glory all things were created
Man » Created » By Christ
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Power » Of Christ » Exemplified in creation
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Creator
Colossians 1:17 (show verse)
All things are created by him, and in him, and he is before all things, and in him all things have their being.
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Christ » Eternal » Divinity » pre-existence
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As eternal
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As supporter and preserver of all things
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Jesus Christ » Creator
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Supporter and preserver of all things
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Power » Of Christ » Upholding all things
The power of Christ » Exhibited in » Upholding all things
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
Christ » Eternal » Divinity » pre-existence
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As eternal
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As supporter and preserver of all things
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Jesus Christ » Creator
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Supporter and preserver of all things
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Power » Of Christ » Upholding all things
The power of Christ » Exhibited in » Upholding all things
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
Colossians 1:18 (show verse)
And he is the head of the body, that is, to wit, of the congregation: he is the beginning and first begotten of the dead, that in all things he might have the preeminence.
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Christ » His foreknowledge » His pre-eminence
Christ » Precious » Preeminence of
Christ » Guest, a » Head of the church
Christ, the head of the church » Has the pre-eminence in all things
Church » Head of, Christ the » General references to
Divinity » His foreknowledge » His pre-eminence
Glory of Christ » As the first-born
the First-born » Illustrative of » The dignity, &c of Christ
Jesus Christ » Names of » Head of the ekklesia (body)
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Preeminence » Of Christ
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
Temple » Figurative » Of Christ, the head of the ekklesia (his community, his body, cf
Christ » His foreknowledge » His pre-eminence
Christ » Precious » Preeminence of
Christ » Guest, a » Head of the church
Christ, the head of the church » Has the pre-eminence in all things
Church » Head of, Christ the » General references to
Divinity » His foreknowledge » His pre-eminence
Glory of Christ » As the first-born
the First-born » Illustrative of » The dignity, &c of Christ
Jesus Christ » Names of » Head of the ekklesia (body)
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Preeminence » Of Christ
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
Temple » Figurative » Of Christ, the head of the ekklesia (his community, his body, cf
Colossians 1:19 (show verse)
For it pleased the father that in him should all fullness dwell,
Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Christ » Promises of » Fulness of
Fulness » Of Christ
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Preciousness of Christ » As the source of all grace
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Christ » Promises of » Fulness of
Fulness » Of Christ
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Preciousness of Christ » As the source of all grace
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
Colossians 1:20 (show verse)
and by him to reconcile all things unto himself, and to set at peace by him through the blood of his cross both things in heaven and things in earth.
Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
The atonement » Reconciliation to God effected by
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » The barren fig tree, luke 13
Christ » Cross of » Peace made by
Cross » Jesus crucified on
Cross of Christ » Peace made by
Peace » Promised to believers » Bestowed through Christ
Propitiation » Expiation, sin-offering
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
Reconciliation » Between God and man
Reconciliation » With God through Christ
Reconciliation with God » Effected for men » By the blood of Christ
Reconciliation with God » Effects of » Union of things in heaven and earth
The atonement » Reconciliation to God effected by
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » The barren fig tree, luke 13
Christ » Cross of » Peace made by
Cross » Jesus crucified on
Cross of Christ » Peace made by
Peace » Promised to believers » Bestowed through Christ
Propitiation » Expiation, sin-offering
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
Reconciliation » Between God and man
Reconciliation » With God through Christ
Reconciliation with God » Effected for men » By the blood of Christ
Reconciliation with God » Effects of » Union of things in heaven and earth
Colossians 1:21 (show verse)
And you - which were in times past strangers and enemies, because your minds were set in evil works - hath he now reconciled
Access to God » Follows upon reconciliation to God
The atonement » Reconciliation to God effected by
Character » Of the wicked » Alienated from God
Character » Of the wicked » Hostile to God
Character of the wicked » Alienated from God
Character of the wicked » Hostile to God
Fall of man » Man in consequence of » Depraved in mind
Fall of man » Man in consequence of » Estranged from God
Mind » Carnal, general references to
Perseverance » An evidence of reconciliation with God
Propitiation » Expiation, sin-offering
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
Reconciliation » Between God and man
Reconciliation with God » Effected for men » By the death of Christ
Reconciliation with God » Effected for men » While alienated from God
The atonement » Reconciliation to God effected by
Character » Of the wicked » Alienated from God
Character » Of the wicked » Hostile to God
Character of the wicked » Alienated from God
Character of the wicked » Hostile to God
Fall of man » Man in consequence of » Depraved in mind
Fall of man » Man in consequence of » Estranged from God
Mind » Carnal, general references to
Perseverance » An evidence of reconciliation with God
Propitiation » Expiation, sin-offering
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
Reconciliation » Between God and man
Reconciliation with God » Effected for men » By the death of Christ
Reconciliation with God » Effected for men » While alienated from God
Colossians 1:22 (show verse)
in the body of his flesh through death, to make you holy, unblameable, and without fault in his own sight,
Access to God » Follows upon reconciliation to God
The atonement » Reconciliation to God effected by
Christian conduct » Blamelessness
Holiness » Saints » Shall be presented to God in
Perseverance » An evidence of reconciliation with God
Propitiation » Expiation, sin-offering
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
Reconciliation » Between God and man
Reconciliation with God » Effected for men » By the death of Christ
The atonement » Reconciliation to God effected by
Christian conduct » Blamelessness
Holiness » Saints » Shall be presented to God in
Perseverance » An evidence of reconciliation with God
Propitiation » Expiation, sin-offering
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
Reconciliation » Between God and man
Reconciliation with God » Effected for men » By the death of Christ
Colossians 1:23 (show verse)
if ye continue grounded and established in the faith, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, whereof ye have heard, how that it is preached among all creatures, which are under heaven, whereof I, Paul, am made a minister.
Christian ministers » Ministers of » Of the gospel
Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Power
Faith » Saints should » Continue in
Faith » Saints should » Be grounded and settled in
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Power
Gospel » Universal, to be preached throughout the world
The gospel » Preached to » Every creature
The gospel » Produces hope
Hope » Spiritual » Abides forever
Hope » Obtained through » The gospel
Hope » Saints » Should not be moved from
Leaders » Heal persecution of » Divinely appointed
Ministers » Divinely appointed
Perseverance » To be manifested in » Continuing in the faith
Perseverance » An evidence of reconciliation with God
Religious » Heal persecution of » Divinely appointed
Spiritual » Hope » Abides forever
Titles and names of ministers » Ministers of the gospel
Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Power
Faith » Saints should » Continue in
Faith » Saints should » Be grounded and settled in
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Power
Gospel » Universal, to be preached throughout the world
The gospel » Preached to » Every creature
The gospel » Produces hope
Hope » Spiritual » Abides forever
Hope » Obtained through » The gospel
Hope » Saints » Should not be moved from
Leaders » Heal persecution of » Divinely appointed
Ministers » Divinely appointed
Perseverance » To be manifested in » Continuing in the faith
Perseverance » An evidence of reconciliation with God
Religious » Heal persecution of » Divinely appointed
Spiritual » Hope » Abides forever
Titles and names of ministers » Ministers of the gospel
Colossians 1:24 (show verse)
Now joy I in my sufferings which I suffer, for you; and fulfill that which is behind of the passions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the congregation -
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Poverty
Body » The body of Christ
Christian ministers » Ministers of » Of the church
Church » For other leaders » Precious
Church » Body of Christ » Precious
Church » Body of Christ » Called the body of Christ
Church » Body of Christ
The church » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ » Names of » Head of the ekklesia (body)
Joy » In sorrow in tribulation, examples of » Poverty
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Poverty
Suffering » For Christ
Temple » Figurative » Of Christ, the head of the ekklesia (his community, his body, cf
Titles and names of ministers » Ministers of the church
Body » The body of Christ
Christian ministers » Ministers of » Of the church
Church » For other leaders » Precious
Church » Body of Christ » Precious
Church » Body of Christ » Called the body of Christ
Church » Body of Christ
The church » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ » Names of » Head of the ekklesia (body)
Joy » In sorrow in tribulation, examples of » Poverty
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Poverty
Suffering » For Christ
Temple » Figurative » Of Christ, the head of the ekklesia (his community, his body, cf
Titles and names of ministers » Ministers of the church
Colossians 1:25 (show verse)
whereof am I made a minister according to the ordinance of God, which ordinance was given me unto you ward, to fulfill the word of God:
Colossians 1:26 (show verse)
that mystery, hid since the world began, and since the beginning of generations: But now is opened to his saints,
Evangelism » What to preach
Gentiles/heathen » What the gentiles/heathen shall know
Knowledge » What the gentiles/heathen shall know
Manifestation » What is made manifest
Mystery » The mystery of God
Privileges » Misused » Special
Secret things » Revealed by God
teaching » Teaching others
Warning » Warning others
Gentiles/heathen » What the gentiles/heathen shall know
Knowledge » What the gentiles/heathen shall know
Manifestation » What is made manifest
Mystery » The mystery of God
Privileges » Misused » Special
Secret things » Revealed by God
teaching » Teaching others
Warning » Warning others
Colossians 1:27 (show verse)
to whom God would make known the glorious riches of this mystery among the gentiles, which riches is Christ in you, the hope of glory,
Christ » Morning star » Mystery of
Christ » Indwelling » A glorious mystery
Evangelism » What to preach
Gentiles/heathen » What the gentiles/heathen shall know
Hope » Objects of » Glory
Indwelling Christ » A glorious mystery
Knowledge » What the gentiles/heathen shall know
Manifestation » What is made manifest
Mystery » The mystery of God
Privileges » Misused » Special
teaching » Teaching others
spiritual Temple » Christ dwelling in » A glorious mystery
Union with Christ » Described as » Christ being in us
Warning » Warning others
Christ » Indwelling » A glorious mystery
Evangelism » What to preach
Gentiles/heathen » What the gentiles/heathen shall know
Hope » Objects of » Glory
Indwelling Christ » A glorious mystery
Knowledge » What the gentiles/heathen shall know
Manifestation » What is made manifest
Mystery » The mystery of God
Privileges » Misused » Special
teaching » Teaching others
spiritual Temple » Christ dwelling in » A glorious mystery
Union with Christ » Described as » Christ being in us
Warning » Warning others
Colossians 1:28 (show verse)
whom we preach warning all men, and teaching all men in all wisdom, to make all men perfect in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 1:29 (show verse)
Wherein I also labour and strive, even as far forth as his working worketh in me mightily.