Colossians 1:29
Unto which I am even toiling, contending according to his energy which is energising itself in me with power.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.
In Context
Cross References
Romans 15:20Although, thus,—as ambitious to be announcing the glad-message—not where Christ had been named, lest, upon another’s foundation, I should be building;
1 Corinthians 9:25But, every man who striveth in the games, in all things, useth self-control;—they, indeed, then, that a corruptible crown, they may receive; but, we, an incorruptible!
1 Corinthians 12:11But, all these, energiseth the one and the same Spirit, distributing unto each one, peculiarly, even as it is disposed.
2 Corinthians 5:9Wherefore also we are ambitious—whether at home, or away from home, to be, well-pleasing unto him.
2 Corinthians 11:23Ministers of Christ, are they? As one deranged I am talking, I, above measure!—in toils, superabundantly, in prisons, superabundantly, in stripes, to excess, in deaths, oft,—
2 Corinthians 13:3Since, a test, ye are seeking, of the speaking in me of Christ;—who, unto you, is not weak, but is powerful in 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 →