Colossians 1:11
Full of strength in the measure of the great power of his glory, so that you may undergo all troubles with joy;
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
12Giving praise to the Father who has given us a part in the heritage of the saints in light;
Cross References
Psalms 63:2\63:1\O God, you are my God; early will I make my search for you: my soul is dry for need of you, my flesh is wasted with desire for you, as a dry and burning land where no water is;
Isaiah 45:24Only in the Lord will Jacob overcome and be strong: together all those who were angry with him will be put to shame and come to destruction.
Acts 5:41So they went away from the Sanhedrin, happy to undergo shame for the Name.
Romans 5:3And not only so, but let us have joy in our troubles: in the knowledge that trouble gives us the power of waiting;
2 Corinthians 6:4But in everything making it clear that we are the servants of God, in quiet strength, in troubles, in need, in sorrow,
Ephesians 3:16That in the wealth of his glory he would make you strong with power through his Spirit in your hearts;
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 →