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Colossians 1:10 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Colossians 1:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 1 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;”
Colossians 1:10 (KJV)
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Commentary on Colossians 1:10
That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God. The purpose clause introduces peripatēsai (περιπατῆσαι, "to walk"), a common biblical metaphor for daily conduct. Walking "worthy" (axiōs, ἀξίως) means conduct matching identity—living consistently with calling as God's chosen people. This isn't earning salvation but expressing it."Unto all pleasing" (eis pasan areskei an, εἰς πᾶσαν ἀρεσκείαν) indicates comprehensive obedience, not selective compliance. Four present participles follow, describing continuous action...
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Cross-References for Colossians 1:10
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“the prisoner in the Lord”
“working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight”
“but I chose you”
“we receive from him”
“brothers”
“for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”
“joy”
“he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.”