Colossians 1:5

because of the hope that has been stored up for you in heaven, which you have heard through the Word of Truth in the Gospel.

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In The King James Version

For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;

In Context

4For we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love that you have toward all the saints,

6This has reached you, just as it is present in the whole world, where it grows and bears fruit, as it has also done in you, since the day when you first heard and knew the grace of God in truth,

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Cross References

Matthew 6:19Do not choose to store up for yourselves treasures on earth: where rust and moth consume, and where thieves break in and steal.

Acts 10:36God sent the Word to the sons of Israel, announcing the peace through Jesus Christ, for he is the Lord of all.

Acts 23:6Now Paul, knowing that one group were Sadducees and the other were Pharisees, exclaimed in the council: “Noble brothers, I am a Pharisee, the son of Pharisees! It is over the hope and resurrection of the dead that I am being judged.”

Acts 26:6And now, it is in the hope of the Promise which was made by God to our fathers that I stand subject to judgment.

1 Corinthians 13:13But for now, these three continue: faith, hope, and charity. And the greatest of these is charity.

2 Corinthians 5:19For certainly God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, not charging them with their sins. And he has placed in us the Word of reconciliation.

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 →

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