Colossians 1:29

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Summary

Colossians 1:29

Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

Striving

His

Hebrews 13:21

Mightily

2 Corinthians 12:9

2 Corinthians 13:3

Bible References

Striving

For I want you to know how much I struggle for you, for those in Laodicea, and for all who have never seen me face to face.

He told them, "Keep on struggling to enter through the narrow door, because I tell you that many people will try to enter, but won't be able to do so.

My one ambition is to proclaim the gospel where the name of the Messiah is not known, so I don't build on someone else's foundation.

Everyone who enters an athletic contest practices self-control in everything. They do it to win a wreath that withers away, but we run to win a prize that never fades.

The only thing that matters is that you continue to live as good citizens in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Messiah. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I may hear all about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, struggling with one mind for the faith of the gospel,

In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.

His

There are varieties of results, but it is the same God who produces all the results in everyone.

and the unlimited greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his mighty strength,

I have become a servant of this gospel according to the gift of God's grace that was given me by the working of his power.

For it is God who is producing in you both the desire and the ability to do what pleases him.

equip you with everything good to do his will, accomplishing in us what pleases him through Jesus, the Messiah. To him be glory forever and ever! Amen.

Mightily

but he has told me, "My grace is all you need, because my power is perfected in weakness." Therefore, I will most happily boast about my weaknesses, so that the Messiah's power may rest on me.

since you want proof that the Messiah is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you but is making his power felt among you.