Colossians 1:29
In him, too, I labor, striving according to his action within me, which he works in virtue.
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In The King James Version
Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.
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Romans 15:20And so I have preached this Gospel, not where Christ was known by name, lest I build upon the foundation of another,
1 Corinthians 9:25And one who competes in a contest abstains from all things. And they do this, of course, so that they may achieve a corruptible crown. But we do this, so that we may achieve what is incorruptible.
1 Corinthians 12:11But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one according to his will.
2 Corinthians 5:9And thus we struggle, whether absent or present, to please him.
2 Corinthians 11:23They are the ministers of Christ (I speak as if I were less wise); more so am I: with many more labors, with numerous imprisonments, with wounds beyond measure, with frequent mortifications.
2 Corinthians 13:3Do you seek evidence that it is Christ who speaks in me, who is not weak with you, but is powerful with you?
Matthew Henry on Colossians 1:13-29
The Redeemer's Dignity; The Work of Redemption; Paul's Preaching. ( a. d. 62.) 12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven,… Read the whole commentary →