Colossians 1:11

being strengthened in every virtue, in accord with the power of his glory, with all patience and longsuffering, with joy,

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Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

In Context

10so that you may walk in a manner worthy of God, being pleasing in all things, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God,

12giving thanks to God the Father, who has made us worthy to have a share in the portion of the saints, in the light.

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Cross References

Psalms 63:2Hear, O God, my prayer of supplication. Rescue my soul from the fear of the enemy.

Isaiah 45:24For every knee shall bend to me, and every tongue shall swear it.

Acts 5:41And indeed, they went forth from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were considered worthy to suffer insult on behalf of the name of Jesus.

Romans 5:3And not only that, but we also find glory in tribulation, knowing that tribulation exercises patience,

2 Corinthians 6:4But in all things, let us exhibit ourselves as ministers of God with great patience: through tribulation, difficulties, and distress;

Ephesians 3:16And I ask him to grant to you to be strengthened in virtue by his Spirit, in accord with the wealth of his glory, in 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 →

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