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 wish you knew how great my concern is for you, and for those of Laodicea, and for such as have never seen me in person:

strive to enter in at the narrow gate: for I declare unto you, that many shall try to get in, and shall not be able.

I have effectually preached the gospel of Christ: yet so as studiously to avoid preaching it where Christ was owned, lest I should build upon another man's foundation; for,

every one that strives for the mastery, is extremely temperate: now, they do it to obtain a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible one.

only conduct yourselves in a manner becoming the gospel of Christ, that whether I come to see you, or else am absent, I may have this account of you, that you are stedfastly of the same resolution, and unanimously contend for the faith of the gospel,

You have not yet resisted unto death, striving against sin.

His

and there are different operations, but it is the same God who performs them all in every one.

and how exceedingly great that power is, which he has employ'd upon us who believe, a power corresponding to that energy of his mighty strength;

of this I was made a minister, according to the gracious gift God bestowed on me, by the effectual operation of his influence:

for it is God that influences your desires and endeavours, out of his benevolence to you.

the sheep) make you perfect in every virtue, to the accomplishment of his will: effecting that in you by Jesus Christ, which is agreeable to him: to whom be glory thro' all ages.

Mightily

but he said to me, "my favour is sufficient for thee: for my strength is shown to be perfect by thy weakness." with pleasure therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may be seen to dwell in me.

since you demand a proof of my mission from Christ, who with regard to you has shown no want of power among you.