Parallel Verses
Youngs Literal Translation
because of the hope that is laid up for you in the heavens, which ye heard of before in the word of the truth of the good news,
New American Standard Bible
because of the
King James Version
For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;
Holman Bible
because of the hope reserved for you in heaven. You have already heard about this hope in the message of truth,
International Standard Version
based on the hope laid up for you in heaven. Some time ago you heard about this hope through the word of truth, the gospel
A Conservative Version
because of the hope being reserved for you in the heavens, which ye heard before in the word of the truth of the good-news
American Standard Version
because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel,
Amplified
because of the [confident] hope [of experiencing that] which is reserved and waiting for you in heaven. You previously heard of this hope in the message of truth, the gospel [regarding salvation]
An Understandable Version
[You have these qualities] because of the hope stored up for you in heaven, which [hope] you previously heard about through the message of truth when the Gospel
Anderson New Testament
in consequence of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel,
Bible in Basic English
Through the hope which is in store for you in heaven; knowledge of which was given to you before in the true word of the good news,
Common New Testament
because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel
Daniel Mace New Testament
for the sake of that happiness, which you hope for, and is reserv'd for you in heaven, of which you have already been inform'd by the preaching of the truth, that is, the gospel:
Darby Translation
on account of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens; of which ye heard before in the word of the truth of the glad tidings,
Godbey New Testament
on account of the hope which awaits you in the heavens, which you heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel,
Goodspeed New Testament
and for the hope of what is stored up for you in heaven. You first heard of it long ago when the true message of the gospel
John Wesley New Testament
your love to all the saints) For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven,
Julia Smith Translation
By the hope laid up for you in the heavens, which ye heard before in the word of the truth of the good news;
King James 2000
For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;
Lexham Expanded Bible
because of the hope reserved for you in heaven, which you have heard about beforehand in the word of truth, the gospel,
Modern King James verseion
for the hope which is laid up for you in Heaven, of which you heard before in the Word of the truth of the gospel,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
for the hope's sake which is laid up in store for you in heaven, of which hope ye have heard before by the true word of the gospel,
Moffatt New Testament
due to the hope which is laid up for you in heaven. You heard of this hope originally in the message of the Truth, in that gospel
Montgomery New Testament
because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Long ago you heard of this hope in the message which came to you of the truth of the gospel.
NET Bible
Your faith and love have arisen from the hope laid up for you in heaven, which you have heard about in the message of truth, the gospel
New Heart English Bible
because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the Good News,
Noyes New Testament
on account of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, of which ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel,
Sawyer New Testament
on account of the hope laid up for you in heaven, of which you heard before in the true word of the gospel
The Emphasized Bible
Because of the hope that is lying by for you in the heavens, of which ye heard before, in the word of the truth of the glad-message,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
because of the hope laid up for you in the heavens, which ye have heard before in the word of truth, the gospel,
Twentieth Century New Testament
On account of the hope which awaits its fulfillment in Heaven. Of this hope you heard long ago in the true Message of the Good News which reached you--
Webster
For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, of which ye have heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;
Weymouth New Testament
on account of the hope treasured up for you in Heaven. Of this hope you have already heard in the Message of the truth of the Good News.
Williams New Testament
because of your hope of what is laid up for you in heaven. Long ago you heard of this hope through the message of the good news
World English Bible
because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the Good News,
Worrell New Testament
because of the hope laid up for you in Heaven, of which ye heard before in the word of the truth of the Gospel,
Worsley New Testament
for the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, of which ye have heard before in the word of truth, that is the gospel;
Themes
Bearing fruit » What brings forth good fruit
Believers' eternal hope » A heavenly treasure
Eternal » Hope » A heavenly treasure
Gospel » The gospel being preached to all nations
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Built by the hand of God
Heavenly » Home heavenly home the final dwelling place of the saints » Built by the hand of God
Home » Heavenly » Built by the hand of God
Hope » Obtained through » The gospel
Hope » Eternal » A heavenly treasure
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Topics
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Usage: 2128
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Colossians 1:5
Prayers for Colossians 1:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Thanksgiving For The Colossian Believers
4 having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love that is to all the saints, 5 because of the hope that is laid up for you in the heavens, which ye heard of before in the word of the truth of the good news, 6 which is present to you, as also in all the world, and is bearing fruit, as also in you, from the day in which ye heard, and knew the grace of God in truth;
Cross References
Acts 23:6
and Paul having known that the one part are Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, cried out in the sanhedrim, 'Men, brethren, I am a Pharisee -- son of a Pharisee -- concerning hope and rising again of dead men I am judged.'
Ephesians 1:13
in whom ye also, having heard the word of the truth -- the good news of your salvation -- in whom also having believed, ye were sealed with the Holy Spirit of the promise,
2 Timothy 4:8
henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of the righteousness that the Lord -- the Righteous Judge -- shall give to me in that day, and not only to me, but also to all those loving his manifestation.
Colossians 1:23
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.
1 Peter 1:3-4
Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who, according to the abundance of His kindness did beget us again to a living hope, through the rising again of Jesus Christ out of the dead,
Psalm 31:19
How abundant is Thy goodness, That Thou hast laid up for those fearing Thee,
Matthew 6:19-20
'Treasure not up to yourselves treasures on the earth, where moth and rust disfigure, and where thieves break through and steal,
Luke 12:33
sell your goods, and give alms, make to yourselves bags that become not old, a treasure unfailing in the heavens, where thief doth not come near, nor moth destroy;
Acts 10:36
the word that he sent to the sons of Israel, proclaiming good news -- peace through Jesus Christ (this one is Lord of all,)
Acts 13:26
'Men, brethren, sons of the race of Abraham, and those among you fearing God, to you was the word of this salvation sent,
Acts 24:15
having hope toward God, which they themselves also wait for, that there is about to be a rising again of the dead, both of righteous and unrighteous;
Acts 26:6-7
and now for the hope of the promise made to the fathers by God, I have stood judged,
Romans 10:8
But what doth it say? 'Nigh thee is the saying -- in thy mouth, and in thy heart:' that is, the saying of the faith, that we preach;
1 Corinthians 13:13
and now there doth remain faith, hope, love -- these three; and the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 15:19
if in this life we have hope in Christ only, of all men we are most to be pitied.
2 Corinthians 5:19
how that God was in Christ -- a world reconciling to Himself, not reckoning to them their trespasses; and having put in us the word of the reconciliation,
2 Corinthians 6:7
in the word of truth, in the power of God, through the armour of the righteousness, on the right and on the left,
Galatians 5:5
for we by the Spirit, by faith, a hope of righteousness do wait for,
Ephesians 1:18-19
the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, for your knowing what is the hope of His calling, and what the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
Colossians 1:27
to whom God did will to make known what is the riches of the glory of this secret among the nations -- which is Christ in you, the hope of the glory,
Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing each other, in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs, in grace singing in your hearts to the Lord;
1 Thessalonians 2:13
Because of this also, we -- we do give thanks to God continually, that, having received the word of hearing from us of God, ye accepted, not the word of man, but as it is truly, the word of God, who also doth work in you who believe;
2 Thessalonians 2:16
and may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and our God and Father, who did love us, and did give comfort age-during, and good hope in grace,
1 Timothy 1:15
stedfast is the word, and of all acceptation worthy, that Christ Jesus came to the world to save sinners -- first of whom I am;
Titus 1:2
upon hope of life age-during, which God, who doth not lie, did promise before times of ages,
Hebrews 7:19
(for nothing did the law perfect) and the bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw nigh to God.
1 Peter 2:2
as new-born babes the word's pure milk desire ye, that in it ye may grow,
1 Peter 3:15
and the Lord God sanctify in your hearts. And be ready always for defence to every one who is asking of you an account concerning the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;
1 John 3:3
and every one who is having this hope on him, doth purify himself, even as he is pure.