Colossians 2:1

Translations

Modern

For I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me face to face,

Traditional

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;

Literal

For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and those in Laodicea and as many as have not seen my face in the flesh,

Latin

Volo enim vos scire qualem sollicitudinem habeam pro vobis, et pro iis qui sunt Laodiciæ, et quicumque non viderunt faciem meam in carne:

Original

Greek

English

For I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me face to face,

Notes

Colossians 2:1–5

Paul wants to build a stronger relationship with the Colossians, even though he has not met them. He also aims to correct false teachings that threaten their Christian community.
Laodicea was 10 miles northwest of Colossae.

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

Colossians 1:29
To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me.
Philippians 1:30
…since you are encountering the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.
Colossians 4:12–13
Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.
Revelation 3:14–22
To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation.
Revelation 1:11
…saying, “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”
Hosea 12:3–4
In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and in his vigor he wrestled with God.
Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.
Acts 20:38
They were especially grieved by his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.
Acts 20:25
Now I know that none of you among whom I have preached the kingdom will see my face again.
Colossians 4:15–16
Greet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house.
Luke 22:44
And in His anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.
Galatians 4:19
My children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you,

Parallels

Revelation 3:14–22

Places

Laodicea: A city in Asia Minor

Glossary

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

Topics

Intercession: Exemplified Laodicea: Paul's Concern For Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Mystery Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Wisdom: Prayer for Spiritual

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