Colossians 1:11

Prayer For Maturity Based On Christ's Preeminence

¹⁰ so that you will live a life worthy of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. ¹¹ May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, ¹² giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.

All Things

Filled with Joy

O God

Ephesians 3:16

that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner man,

Ephesians 4:2

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love,

Romans 5:3-5

And not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance;

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Romans 2:7

to those who by patience in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality, he will give eternal life;

2 Corinthians 4:7

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.

2 Corinthians 6:4-6

But as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, distresses,

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.

James 5:7-8

Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receives the early and late rains.

2 Peter 1:6

and to knowledge, self-control, and to self-control, perseverance, and to perseverance, godliness,

Acts 5:41

Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.

1 Thessalonians 3:3-4

so that no one would be unsettled by these afflictions. You yourselves know that we have been destined for this.

2 Timothy 2:1-3

You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 10:34-38

For you had compassion on the prisoners, and you joyfully accepted the plundering of your property, since you knew that you yourselves had a better possession and an abiding one.

Hebrews 11:34-38

quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, whose weakness was turned to strength, who became mighty in war, and put foreign armies to flight.

Hebrews 12:1-2

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,

James 1:2-4

Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,

Jude 1:25

to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.

Revelation 14:12

Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.

Acts 1:8

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the ends of the earth."