Colossians 1:28

Translations

Modern

We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

Traditional

Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

Literal

…whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, so that we may present every man perfect in Christ.

Latin

…quem nos annuntiamus, corripientes omnem hominem, et docentes omnem hominem, in omni sapientia, ut exhibeamus omnem hominem perfectum in Christo Jesu:

Original

Greek

English

We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

Notes

Colossians 1:24–2:5

Paul considers his own role in the widespread preaching of the good news about Jesus (1:23).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Living for Christ

Related verses

Ephesians 5:27
…and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.
Jeremiah 3:15
Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.”
Ephesians 4:11–13
And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,
Matthew 5:48
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
2 Timothy 2:24–25
And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
1 Corinthians 2:6
Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.
Colossians 1:22
But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence—
Acts 20:31
Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.
2 Corinthians 11:2
I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.
Acts 8:35
Then Philip began with this very Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.
2 Corinthians 4:5
For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

Parallels

2 Corinthians 11:16–33

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

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Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Letter to the Colossians Mystery

Topics

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Colossians 1:28

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