Colossians 1:6

having come to you, as it is indeed in the whole world bearing fruit and increasing, as also among you, from the day on which you heard and have known the grace of God in truth;

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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 truth:

In Context

5on account of the hope which awaits you in the heavens, which you heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel,

7as you have learned from Epaphras our beloved fellow-servant, who is the faithful minister of Christ your behalf,

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Cross References

Matthew 24:14And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world, for a testimony to all the nations; and then the end shall come.

Mark 4:8And other fell in good ground, and springing up and growing, gave fruit, and produced, one thirty, and one sixty, and one a hundred.

John 15:16You did not choose me, but I chose you, and placed you in your position, that you may go forth and bear fruit, and your fruit may abide: in order that He may give you whatsoever you may ask in my name.

Acts 12:24And the word of the Lord increased and multiplied.

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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