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Colossians 1

Colossians 1:23

The Supremacy of the Son · Colossians 1:15–23
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Translations

Modern
…if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
Traditional
If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
Literal
…if indeed you continue in the faith, established and steadfast, and not being moved away from the hope of the gospel that you heard, the one having been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister.
Latin
…si tamen permanetis in fide fundati, et stabiles, et immobiles a spe Evangelii, quod audistis, quod prædicatum est in universa creatura, quæ sub cælo est, cujus factus sum ego Paulus minister.

Original

Greek
English
…if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

Notes

Colossians 1:23

proclaimed to every creature under heaven: Paul used hyperbole (exaggeration for emphasis) when he said the gospel has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven. He meant that key cities in the Roman world had established centers for spreading the good news about Jesus (see also 1:6).

Colossians 1:21–23

Paul shares the message of 1:15–20 with the Christians in Colossae. Since God has reconciled them, they now have a new spiritual status. They need to stay strong in the truth they have learned.

Parallels

Hebrews 1:1–14

People

Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Firstborn Gospel Letter to the Colossians Perseverance Shekinah

Topics

Backsliding: Blessedness of Those Who Keep From Blessing: Contingent Upon Obedience Christian Minister: Ministers of of the Gospel Contingencies in Divine Government of Man Decision: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: Saints should be Grounded and Settled In Faith: Saints should Continue In Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Hope: General Scriptures Concerning Hope: Obtained Through: The Gospel Hope: Saints: should not be Moved From Perseverance: An Evidence of Reconciliation with God Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Perseverance: To be Manifested in Continuing in the Faith Preaching: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Salvation: Plan of The Gospel: Preached to Every Creature The Gospel: Produces Hope Titles and Names of Ministers: Ministers of the Gospel