Colossians 1:11

Prayer For Maturity Based On Christ's Preeminence

¹⁰ so that you may live worthily of the Lord and please him in all respects -- bearing fruit in every good deed, growing in the knowledge of God, ¹¹ being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might for the display of all patience and steadfastness, joyfully ¹² giving thanks to the Father who has qualified you to share in the saints' inheritance in the light.

All Things

Filled with Joy

O God

Ephesians 3:16

I pray that according to the wealth of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person,

Ephesians 4:2

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

Romans 5:3-5

Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, be strengthened in the Lord and in the strength of his power.

Philippians 4:13

I am able to do all things through the one who strengthens me.

Proverbs 24:10

If you faint in the day of trouble, your strength is small!

Romans 2:7

eternal life to those who by perseverance in good works seek glory and honor and immortality,

2 Corinthians 4:7

But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that the extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.

2 Corinthians 6:4-6

But as God's servants, we have commended ourselves in every way, with great endurance, in persecutions, in difficulties, in distresses,

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

But he said to me, "My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me.

James 5:7-8

So be patient, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's return. Think of how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the ground and is patient for it until it receives the early and late rains.

2 Peter 1:6

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

Exodus 15:6

Your right hand, O Lord, was majestic in power, your right hand, O Lord, shattered the enemy.

Isaiah 45:24

they will say about me, "Yes, the Lord is a powerful deliverer."'" All who are angry at him will cower before him.

Acts 5:41

So they left the council rejoicing because they had been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.

1 Thessalonians 3:3-4

so that no one would be shaken by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are destined for this.

2 Timothy 2:1-3

So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 10:34-38

For in fact you shared the sufferings of those in prison, and you accepted the confiscation of your belongings with joy, because you knew that you certainly had a better and lasting possession.

Hebrews 11:34-38

quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, gained strength in weakness, became mighty in battle, put foreign armies to flight,

Hebrews 12:1-2

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, we must get rid of every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set out for us,

James 1:2-4

My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials,

Jude 1:25

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

Revelation 14:12

This requires the steadfast endurance of the saints -- those who obey God's commandments and hold to their faith in Jesus.

Psalm 63:2

Yes, in the sanctuary I have seen you, and witnessed your power and splendor.

Acts 1:8

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest parts of the earth."