Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude.

King James Version

Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

Holman Bible

rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, overflowing with gratitude.

International Standard Version

For you have been rooted in him and are being built up and strengthened in the faith, just as you were taught, while you continue to be thankful.

A Conservative Version

rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as ye were taught, abounding in it with thankfulness.

American Standard Version

rooted and builded up in him, and established in your faith, even as ye were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.

Amplified

having been deeply rooted [in Him] and now being continually built up in Him and [becoming increasingly more] established in your faith, just as you were taught, and overflowing in it with gratitude.

An Understandable Version

rooted and built up in [your relationship to] Him, established by your faith [or, "in the faith"], just as you were taught, overflowing with thanksgiving.

Anderson New Testament

rooted, and built up in him, and strengthened in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.

Bible in Basic English

Rooted and based together in him, strong in the faith which the teaching gave you, giving praise to God at all times.

Common New Testament

rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, overflowing with thanksgiving.

Daniel Mace New Testament

being firmly attach'd to, and founded upon him: establishing yourselves in the faith you have been taught, and being thankful for the improvement you make therein.

Darby Translation

rooted and built up in him, and assured in the faith, even as ye have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.

Godbey New Testament

having been rooted and grounded in him, and confirmed in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in thanksgiving.

Goodspeed New Testament

You must be rooted and built up in him and made strong in faith, just as you were taught to be, overflowing with it in your gratitude.

John Wesley New Testament

Rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

Julia Smith Translation

Being rooted and built up in him, and rendered firm in the faith, as ye were taught, abounding in it with gratitude.

King James 2000

Rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

Lexham Expanded Bible

firmly rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding with thankfulness.

Modern King James verseion

rooted and built up in Him, and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

and steadfast in the faith, as ye have learned: and therein be plenteous in giving thanks.

Moffatt New Testament

fixed and founded in him, confirmed in the faith as you have been taught it, and overflowing with thankfulness to God.

Montgomery New Testament

since you are rooted in him, and in him continually built up. Be firmly established in the faith as you were taught it, and continually abound in it with thanksgiving.

NET Bible

rooted and built up in him and firm in your faith just as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

New Heart English Bible

rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, even as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.

Noyes New Testament

rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

Sawyer New Testament

founded and built up in him, and established in the faith as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.

The Emphasized Bible

Rooted, and being built up, in him, and making yourselves sure in your faith, even as ye have been taught, - surpassing therein with thanksgiving.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

rooted and built up on him, and confirmed in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

Twentieth Century New Testament

Rooted in him, building up your characters through union with him, growing stronger through your faith, as you were taught, overflowing with faith and thanksgiving.

Webster

Rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.

Weymouth New Testament

having the roots of your being firmly planted in Him, and continually building yourselves up in Him, and always being increasingly confirmed in the faith as you were taught it, and abounding in it with thanksgiving.

Williams New Testament

with your roots deeply planted in Him, being continuously built up in Him, and growing stronger in faith, just as you were taught to do, overflowing through it in your gratitude.

World English Bible

rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, even as you were taught, abounding in it in thanksgiving.

Worrell New Testament

having been rooted and being built up in Him, and being established in the faith as ye were taught, abounding with thanksgiving.

Worsley New Testament

rooted and built up in Him, and established in the faith, as ye have been taught it, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

Youngs Literal Translation

being rooted and built up in him, and confirmed in the faith, as ye were taught -- abounding in it in thanksgiving.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ῥιζόω 
Rhizoo 
Usage: 2

and



and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0
Usage: 0

built up
ἐποικοδομέω 
Epoikodomeo 
Usage: 8

in
ἐν 
En 
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128
Usage: 2128

him

Usage: 0

βεβαιόω 
Bebaioo 
Usage: 8

the faith
πίστις 
Pistis 
Usage: 221

as
καθώς 
Kathos 
as, even as, according as, when, according to, how, as well as
Usage: 141

διδάσκω 
Didasko 
Usage: 82

περισσεύω 
Perisseuo 
Usage: 31

ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

with
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

Devotionals

Devotionals about Colossians 2:7

Devotionals containing Colossians 2:7

Images Colossians 2:7

Context Readings

Christ Versus The Colossian Heresy

6 You have accepted Christ Jesus as Lord. Now walk (live) in union with him. 7 having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude. 8 See to it that no one enslaves you by means of philosophy and worthless deceit of human wisdom according to tradition of men. It is according to the elementary principles of the world, and not from Christ.

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.

Ephesians 2:20-22

You are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets. Christ Jesus is the chief corner stone.

Colossians 1:23

Provided that you continue in the faith, grounded (on the foundation) and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the good news you heard, which was preached in all creation under heaven. For this I, Paul, was made a minister.

Romans 11:17-18

Some of the branches are broken off. You, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them. Therefore you partake of the root and fatness of the olive tree with them.

Ephesians 5:20

Always give thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father.

Psalm 1:3

He is like a tree planted by streams of water. It yields its fruit in season and its leaves do not wither. Whatever he does prospers.

Psalm 92:13

They are planted in Jehovah's house. They blossom in our God's courtyards.

Isaiah 61:3

to present a garland, instead of ashes, to those who mourn in Zion, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and the mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. They will be called oaks of righteousness. They are the planting of Jehovah, that he may be glorified.

Jeremiah 17:8

For he will be like a tree planted by the water. It extends its roots by a stream and will not fear when the heat comes. Its leaves will be green. It will not be anxious in a year of drought nor cease to yield fruit.

Ezekiel 17:23-24

All kinds of birds will find shelter under the tree, and they will rest in the shade of its branches.

Matthew 7:24-25

Everyone who hears my words, and does them is like a wise man that builds his house on a rock.

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.

Romans 16:25

Now to him that is of power to establish you according to my good news, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the secret, which was kept secret since the world began.

1 Corinthians 3:9-15

For we are fellow workers together with God. You are God's field under cultivation. You are God's building.

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 1:21

He who establishes us with you in Christ, and anointed us, is God.

Ephesians 4:21

You learned him and were taught by him just as truth is in Jesus.

Colossians 1:12-13

Give thanks to the Father, who made us partakers of the inheritance of the holy ones in the light.

Colossians 3:17

Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus. Give thanks to God the Father through him.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

In everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

2 Thessalonians 2:17

comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good word and work.

Hebrews 13:15

Let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God through him [Jesus], that is, the fruit of lips that make confession (give thanks and offer praise) to his name.

1 Peter 2:4-6

You came to him, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen and precious with God.

1 Peter 5:10

After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will perfect, establish, and strengthen you.

2 Peter 3:17-18

You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, avoid being carried away with the error of the wicked and falling from your own steadfastness.

Jude 1:12

These men are hidden rocks in your love feasts when they feast (entertain) with you. They are shepherds that without fear feed themselves. They are clouds without water, carried along by winds. They are autumn leaves without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots.

Jude 1:20

You, beloved, build yourself up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.

Jude 1:24

Now to him that is able to guard you from stumbling, and to set you before the presence of his glory without blemish with exceeding joy.

John 15:4-5

Remain with me, and I with you. The branch cannot bear fruit by itself. It must remain on the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain with me.

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