Colossians 1:5

For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof all of you heard before in the (o. logos) word of the truth of the gospel;

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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

4Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the (o. agape) love which all of you have to all the saints,

6Which has come unto you, as it is in all the world; and brings forth fruit, as it does also in you, since the day all of you heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:

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Cross References

Matthew 6:19Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust does corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Acts 10:36The word (o. logos) which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

Acts 23:6But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question.

Acts 26:6And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God, unto our fathers:

1 Corinthians 13:13And now abides faith, hope, love, (o. agape) these three; but the greatest of these is love. (o. agape)

2 Corinthians 5:19To know, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and has committed unto us the word (o. logos) 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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