Colossians 1:9
Because of this we also, from the day that we heard, cease not praying for you and making request that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.
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In Context
8the man who also made clear to us your love in Spirit.
Cross References
1 Samuel 12:23Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against LORD in ceasing to pray for you. But I will instruct you in the good and the right way.
Psalms 143:10Teach me to do thy will, for thou are my God. Thy Spirit is good, lead me in the land of uprightness.
Acts 12:5Indeed therefore Peter was kept in the prison, but fervent prayer was being made by the church to God for him.
Romans 12:2And be not conformed to this age, but be ye transformed by the renewal of your mind, for ye to approve what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Ephesians 1:8which he abounded for us in all wisdom and intelligence.
Ephesians 3:14For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Matthew Henry on Colossians 1:4-9
Paul's Thanksgiving for the Colossians. ( a. d. 62.) 3 We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints, 5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; 6 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in… Read the whole commentary →