Colossians 1:11
being strengthened in every ability, according to the dominion of his glory, for all perseverance and longsuffering with joy.
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Psalms 63:2So I have looked upon thee in the sanctuary to see thy power and thy glory.
Isaiah 45:24Only in LORD, it is said of me, is righteousness and strength. Even to him men shall come, and all those who were incensed against him shall be put to shame.
Acts 5:41Indeed therefore they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were considered worthy to be treated shamefully for the name of Jesus.
Romans 5:3And not only so, but we also take pride in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance,
2 Corinthians 6:4but in everything commending ourselves as helpers of God, in much perseverance, in afflictions, in necessities, in restrictions,
Ephesians 3:16So that he would grant you, according to the wealth of his glory, to be strengthened with power through his Spirit for the inner man.
Matthew Henry on Colossians 1:10-12
Paul's Prayer for the Colossians. ( a. d. 62.) 9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; The apostle proceeds in… Read the whole commentary →