Colossians 1:11

Prayer For Maturity Based On Christ's Preeminence

¹⁰ Walk worthily of God, fully pleasing him. Bear fruit in every good work, and increase in the knowledge (Greek: epignosis: full discernment, recognition) of God. ¹¹ strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously ¹² Give thanks to the Father, who made us partakers of the inheritance of the holy ones in the light.

All Things

Filled with Joy

O God

Ephesians 3:16

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

Ephesians 4:2

Walk with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, putting up with one another in love.

Romans 5:3-5

Not only that, but we also rejoice in our tribulations knowing that tribulation produces endurance.

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in his mighty strength.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Proverbs 24:10

If you fail in time of trouble your strength is small.

Romans 2:7

[He offers] everlasting life for those who search for incorruptible glory and honor by enduring in good works.

2 Corinthians 4:7

We have this treasure in earthen vessels that the power beyond what is normal may be from God, and not from ourselves.

2 Corinthians 6:4-6

In everything we commend ourselves, as ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

He told me: My grace is sufficient for you for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore, I would rather glory in my infirmities (frailities), that the power of Christ may rest upon me (cover me like a tent) (descend upon me) (abide with me). (Isaiah 40:29-31)

James 5:7-8

Be patient, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receive the early and late rains.

2 Peter 1:6

Include self-control with your knowledge. Supply patience to your self-control. Your patience should be helped by godliness.

Exodus 15:6

With the tremendous force of your right arm, Jehovah, you crushed your enemies.

Isaiah 45:24

It will be said of me: 'Certainly, righteousness and strength are found in Jehovah alone. All who are angry with him will come to him and be ashamed.

Acts 5:41

They left the council and rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

1 Thessalonians 3:3-4

We do not want anyone to be discouraged by these troubles. You know we were bound to suffer persecution.

2 Timothy 2:1-3

You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace (loving-kindness) that is in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 10:34-38

You shared the sufferings of prisoners. When all your belongings were seized, you endured your loss gladly. This is because you knew that you possessed something much better, which would last forever.

Hebrews 11:34-38

quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness were made strong, became mighty in war, and turned to flight foreign armies.

Hebrews 12:1-2

A great cloud of witnesses surround us. Therefore let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that easily entangles us. Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.

James 1:2-4

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials.

Jude 1:25

To the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord. There is glory, majesty, dominion, and power, before all time, now, and for evermore, amen.

Revelation 14:12

This requires patience and endurance for the holy ones, those who obey the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

Psalm 63:2

I look for you in the holy place to see your power and your glory.

Acts 1:8

You will receive power, when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.