Colossians 1:29

Translations

Modern

To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me.

Traditional

Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

Literal

Unto this also I toil, striving according to His energy, which is working in me in power.

Latin

…in quo et laboro, certando secundum operationem ejus, quam operatur in me in virtute.

Original

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English

To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me.

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

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