Colossians 1:9
For this cause wee also, since the day wee heard of it, cease not to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be fulfilled with knowledge of his will in all wisdome, and spirituall vnderstanding,
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
8Who hath also declared vnto vs your loue in the Spirit.
Cross References
1 Samuel 12:23Moreouer God forbid, that I should sinne against the Lord, and cease praying for you, but I will shewe you the good and right way.
Psalms 143:10Teach me to do thy will, for thou art my God: let thy good Spirit leade me vnto the land of righteousnes.
Acts 12:5So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer was made of ye Church vnto God for him.
Romans 12:2And fashion not your selues like vnto this worlde, but bee yee changed by the renewing of your minde, that ye may prooue what that good, and acceptable and perfect will of God is.
Ephesians 1:8Whereby he hath bene aboundant toward vs in all wisedome and vnderstanding,
Ephesians 3:14For this cause I bowe my knees vnto the Father of our Lord Iesus 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 →