Colossians 1:9-11,27

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Colossians 1:9-11,27

9For 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,
10so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,
11being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully
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27To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
— Colossians 1:9-11,27

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