Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
if indeed you continue in
King James Version
If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
Holman Bible
if indeed you remain grounded and steadfast in the faith
International Standard Version
However, you must remain firmly established and steadfast in the faith, without being moved from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
A Conservative Version
If ye truly continue in the faith, founded, and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the good-news that ye heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, of which I Paul became a helper.
American Standard Version
if so be that ye continue in the faith, grounded and stedfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel which ye heard, which was preached in all creation under heaven; whereof I Paul was made a minister.
Amplified
[and He will do this] if you continue in the faith, well-grounded and steadfast, and not shifting away from the [confident] hope [that is a result] of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed
An Understandable Version
[This will happen] if you continue in the faith [Note: This means either "continue to observe God's teaching" or, "continue to believe"], firmly grounded and established, and not moved away from the hope offered by the Gospel message, which you have heard and which was preached to people throughout the entire created world under heaven. I, Paul, was made a minister of this Gospel.
Anderson New Testament
if you continue in the faith, founded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which has been preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, have been made a minister.
Bible in Basic English
If you keep yourselves safely based in the faith, not moved from the hope of the good news which came to you, and which was given to every living being under heaven; of which I, Paul, was made a servant.
Common New Testament
if indeed you continue in the faith firmly established and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a minister.
Daniel Mace New Testament
provided you continue well-grounded and settled in the faith, and do not abandon that hope which has been offer'd to you by the gospel, and is proclaim'd to all mankind; of which I Paul am made a minister.
Darby Translation
if indeed ye abide in the faith founded and firm, and not moved away from the hope of the glad tidings, which ye have heard, which have been proclaimed in the whole creation which is under heaven, of which I Paul became minister.
Godbey New Testament
if you abide in the faith, having been grounded and firm, and not moved from the hope of the gospel which you have heard, having been preached in all creation which is under heaven; whose minister I Paul became.
John Wesley New Testament
If ye continue in the faith, grounded and settled, and are not removed from the hope of the gospel which ye have heard, which is preached to every creature that is under heaven, whereof I Paul am made a minister.
Julia Smith Translation
If indeed ye remain in the faith, founded and firmly fixed, and not moved aside from the hope of the good news, which ye heard, being proclaimed in all creation under heaven; of which I Paul was a servant;
King James 2000
If you continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which you have heard, and which was preached to every creature who is under heaven; of which I Paul am made a minister;
Lexham Expanded Bible
if indeed you remain in the faith, established and steadfast and not shifted away from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister.
Modern King James verseion
if indeed you continue in the faith grounded and settled, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which you have heard and which was proclaimed in all the creation under Heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
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.
Montgomery New Testament
And this he will do if, indeed, you continue in the faith, firmly founded and stedfast, and never moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, and which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, that gospel of which I, Paul, was made a minister.
NET Bible
if indeed you remain in the faith, established and firm, without shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard. This gospel has also been preached in all creation under heaven, and I, Paul, have become its servant.
New Heart English Bible
if it is so that you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the Good News which you heard, which is being proclaimed in all creation under heaven; of which I, Paul, was made a servant.
Noyes New Testament
if ye indeed continue in the faith grounded and settled, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye heard, which hath been preached in the whole creation under heaven; of which I Paul became a minister.
Sawyer New Testament
if indeed you continue founded and established in the faith, and not moved from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached in all the creation under heaven; of which I, Paul, was made a minister.
The Emphasized Bible
If, at least, ye are abiding still in the faith, founded and firm, and not to be moved away from the hope of the glad-message which ye have heard, which hath been proclaimed in all creation which is under heaven, - of which, I Paul, have become minister.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
if ye abide in faith grounded and firm, and never moved aside from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which hath been preached to the whole creation which is under heaven, of which I Paul am a minister.
Twentieth Century New Testament
If only you remain true to your Faith, firm and immovable, never abandoning the hope held out in the Good News to which you listened, which has been proclaimed among all created things under Heaven, and of which I, Paul, was made a minister.
Webster
If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which hath been preached to every creature which is under heaven; of which I Paul am made a minister;
Weymouth New Testament
if, indeed, you are still firmly holding to faith as your foundation, without ever shifting from your hope that rests on the Good News that you have heard, which has been proclaimed in the whole creation under Heaven, and in which I Paul have been appointed to serve.
Williams New Testament
if indeed you continue well grounded and firm in faith and never shift from the hope inspired by the good news you heard, which has been preached all over the world, and of which I, Paul, have been made a minister.
World English Bible
if it is so that you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the Good News which you heard, which is being proclaimed in all creation under heaven; of which I, Paul, was made a servant.
Worrell New Testament
if, at least, ye continue in the faith, founded and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the Gospel, which ye heard, which was preached in all creation under the heaven, of which I, Paul, was made a minister.
Worsley New Testament
if so be ye continue grounded and settled in the faith, and be not moved from the gospel, which ye have heard, and which hath been preached throughout the whole creation, of which I Paul am a minister.
Youngs Literal Translation
if also ye remain in the faith, being founded and settled, and not moved away from the hope of the good news, which ye heard, which was preached in all the creation that is under the heaven, of which I became -- I Paul -- a ministrant.
Themes
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
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
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Word Count of 35 Translations in Colossians 1:23
Images Colossians 1:23
Prayers for Colossians 1:23
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Prayer For Maturity Based On Christ's Preeminence
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But he (Christ) reconciled you in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and without blemish and without accusation before Him (God).
23 if indeed you continue in
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Cross References
Ephesians 3:17
May Christ dwell in your hearts through faith to the end that you will be rooted and grounded in love.
Mark 16:15
He said to them, Go into the entire world, and preach the good news to the whole creation.
Acts 2:5
Devout Jews from every nation under heaven were dwelling at Jerusalem.
Colossians 1:5-6
This is because of the hope reserved for you in heaven. You heard about this hope from the word of truth, the good news.
Colossians 2:7
Keep your roots deep in him! Build your lives on him. Become stronger in your faith, as you were taught, and be filled with thanksgiving.
Romans 10:18
I say: Have they not heard? Yes in fact their sound went into all the earth, and their words to the ends of the inhabited earth. (Psalm 19:4)
2 Corinthians 3:6
He also made us sufficient as ministers of a new covenant. This is a covenant not of the letter, but of the Spirit: for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
Colossians 1:25
God gave me this stewardship to perform for your good. He has made me a servant of the congregation. It is for the task of fully proclaiming the word of God.
Deuteronomy 2:25
From this day forward I will make all the people and nations through out the earth afraid of you. They will hear reports about you and tremble and be in anguish because of you.
Deuteronomy 4:19
Do not be tempted to bow down and worship the sun or moon or stars (the host or army of the heavens). Jehovah put them there a heritage for all the people under the heavens.
Psalm 92:13-14
They are planted in Jehovah's house. They blossom in our God's courtyards.
Psalm 125:5
Jehovah will lead those who turn away from their crooked ways with the workers of iniquity. Israel will have peace.
Lamentations 3:66
You will go after them in anger and annihilate them from under the heavens of Jehovah.
Ezekiel 18:26
When a righteous person turns away from doing right and does evil things, he will die. He will die because of the evil things he has done.
Hosea 6:3-4
Let us get to know Jehovah! Let us press on (run after) (follow) to get to know him. As surely as the sun rises he will appear. He will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.
Zephaniah 1:6
The same for those who have turned back from following Jehovah, and those who have not sought Jehovah or inquired of Him.
Matthew 7:24-25
Everyone who hears my words, and does them is like a wise man that builds his house on a rock.
Matthew 24:13-14
The person who endures to the end will be saved.
Luke 6:48
He is like a man building a house. He dug and laid a deep foundation upon the rock. A flood sent a stream of water against the house and could not shake it because it was well built.
Luke 8:13-15
Those on the rock are those who receive the word with joy. These have no root. They believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away.
Luke 22:32
I prayed for you that your faith would not fail. Once you have turned again strengthen your brothers.
John 8:30-32
Many believed when he said these things.
John 15:6
If a man does not remain with me, he is removed as a branch, and withers. They gather them and throw them into the fire where they are burned (destroyed) (consumed).
John 15:9-10
I love you just as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love.
Acts 1:17
He was numbered among us, and shared in this ministry.
Acts 1:25
Which of these men should assume this ministry and apostleship from which Judas fell away, that he might go to his own place.
Acts 4:12
There is no salvation in anyone else. For there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.
Acts 11:23
When he arrived he saw the grace of God and was glad. He exhorted them all to remain true to the Lord as their only purpose of heart.
Acts 14:22
They strengthened the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith. They said, We must enter the kingdom of God through much tribulation.
Acts 20:24
I do not consider my life of any account. It is not dear to me so that I may finish the race, and I may accomplish the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to preach the good news of the grace of God.
Acts 26:16
Stand up on your feet. I have appeared to you for this purpose, to make you a minister and a witness both of these things that you have seen, and of those things I will show to you.
Romans 2:7
[He offers] everlasting life for those who search for incorruptible glory and honor by enduring in good works.
Romans 5:5
Hope does not disappoint because the love of God has been shed abroad in our hearts. It comes through Holy Spirit, which is God's gift to us.
Romans 15:16
That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the nations, ministering the good news of God, that the offering of these nations might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 3:5
Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom you believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?
1 Corinthians 4:1-3
People should regard us as servants of Christ. God has trusted us with his secrets.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and unmovable. Always have plenty to do in the work of the Lord, for you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
2 Corinthians 4:1
We have this ministry to do, even as we obtained mercy, we do not lose heart.
2 Corinthians 5:18-20
All things are from God who reconciled us to himself through Christ. He gave the ministry of reconciliation to us.
2 Corinthians 6:1
Working together with him we plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain (to no purpose) (in emptiness).
2 Corinthians 11:23
Are they ministers of Christ? I speak as a fool. I am more in labors more abundant, beaten beyond number, in prisons more frequent, in deaths often.
Galatians 4:11
I fear for you, that I have labored for you to no purpose (and failed).
Galatians 5:5
For we through the Spirit by faith wait for the hope of righteousness.
Galatians 5:7
You were running well! Who hindered you that you should not obey the truth?
Galatians 6:9
Let us not grow tired of doing good things for in due season we shall harvest, if we do not faint.
Ephesians 1:18
Have the eyes of your heart enlightened, that you may know the hope of his calling, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the holy ones,
Ephesians 2:21
In him each building fits together and grows into a holy Temple for Jehovah. (Zechariah 6:12)
Ephesians 3:7-8
I was made a minister, according to the gift of God's grace that was given me according to the working of his power.
Ephesians 4:16
The entire body is properly framed and fitted together through that which every joint supplies, according to the working in due measure of each individual part. It makes the body increase by building itself in love.
1 Thessalonians 3:3
We do not want anyone to be discouraged by these troubles. You know we were bound to suffer persecution.
1 Thessalonians 3:5
For this cause, when I could no longer bear it, I inquired about your faith. I feared that the tempter might have tempted you, and our labor would be in vain.
1 Thessalonians 5:8
Let us be sober and put on the breastplate of faith and love; and the hope of salvation as a helmet.
2 Thessalonians 2:16
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting comfort and good hope by grace,
1 Timothy 1:12
I thank him that enabled me and counted me faithful, appointing me to his service, Christ Jesus our Lord.
1 Timothy 2:7
Because of this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle. What I say is true, not false, and I am a teacher of the nations in the true faith.
2 Timothy 1:11-12
I was appointed to be a messenger of this good news, an apostle, and a teacher.
2 Timothy 4:5-6
Be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist (preacher of the good news), and fulfill your ministry.
Titus 3:7
Being justified by his grace (loving kindness), we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Hebrews 3:6
Christ was faithful as a Son over God's house. We are His house if we hold on to our courage (confidence) and rejoice (speak boldly) about our hope until the end.
Hebrews 3:14
For we have become companions (partners) with Christ if indeed we hold the beginning of our firm trust to the end.
Hebrews 4:14
We have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, so let us hold fast our confession.
Hebrews 6:19
We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of life. It is a hope that enters into the inner shrine behind the curtain.
Hebrews 10:38
My righteous people will live by faith. If any of them turn back, I will not be pleased with them.
1 Peter 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy he gave us a new birth to a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
1 Peter 1:5
You are protected by God's power through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
2 Peter 2:18-22
For, uttering arrogant words of vanity, they entice in the desires (lusts) of the flesh, by sensuality (lasciviousness), those who are just escaping from the ones who live in error.
1 John 2:27
The anointing (special endowment of Holy Spirit) you received from Him is a part of you (is with you) and you do not need anyone (any human) to teach you. His anointing taught you concerning all things. It is no lie. It is truth, just as you were taught you live through him.
1 John 3:1-3
Observe the love the Father gave to us that we should be called the children of God. That is what we are! For this reason the world does not know us. This is because it did not know him.
Revelation 2:10
Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The devil (false accuser) (Devil) is about to throw you into prison, that you may be tested. You will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful even if you must die, and I will give you the crown of life.