Colossians 1:3

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Modern

We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,

Traditional

We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,

Literal

We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,

Latin

Gratia vobis, et pax a Deo Patre nostro, et Domino Jesu Christo. Gratias agimus Deo, et Patri Domini nostri Jesu Christi semper pro vobis orantes:

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English

We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,

Notes

Colossians 1:3–14

This section starts with a thanksgiving, common in New Testament letters. Paul thanks God for the growth of the faith of the Colossians. He prays they will understand it even more. Through this prayer, Paul shows his concern about the influence of false teachers.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Related verses

1 Thessalonians 1:2
We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers
2 Timothy 1:3
I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.
Colossians 1:9
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
Romans 1:8–9
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world.
1 Corinthians 1:4
I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:3–5
I thank my God every time I remember you.
Colossians 1:13
He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son,
1 Thessalonians 3:10–13
Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith.
Ephesians 3:14–19
…... for this reason I bow my knees before the Father,
Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
2 Thessalonians 2:16–17
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope,
Ephesians 1:15
For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,

Parallels

1 Corinthians 1:4–9 Philippians 1:3–11

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

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

Topics

God: Fatherhood of Intercession: Exemplified Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Thankfulness: Exemplified Thankfulness: should be offered for the Grace Bestowed on Others Thanksgiving: should be offered for the Grace Bestowed on Others Ungrateful People

Colossians 1:3

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