Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God; The apostle defines the essence…

Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; The Christian life is not sustained by human energy or sheer willpower; it requires…

“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,” Context:Colossians is one of the letters written by the apostle Paul. It is addressed to…

“To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Historical Context:The book…

“We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you.” Colossians 1:3 (KJV) says, “We give thanks to God and the Father of…

“Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints.” Historical and Contextual Background:The Apostle Paul wrote the letter to…

“For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel.” This verse is part of the…

“Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and…

“Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.” Context:This verse is a part of the introductory remarks of the apostle Paul’s letter to the Colossians. In the preceding…

“For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all…