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Colossians 1:12 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Colossians 1:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 1 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:”
Colossians 1:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Colossians 1:12
Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light. The final participle eucharistountes (εὐχαριστοῦντες, "giving thanks") climaxes Paul's description of mature Christian living. Gratitude isn't occasional sentiment but continuous practice, recognizing God as source of every blessing. Thanksgiving to "the Father" emphasizes familial relationship—believers address God as children, not slaves or subjects."Hath made us meet" translates hikanōsanti (ἱκανώσαντι, "qualified"), aorist tense indicating completed action. God already qualifie...
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Cross-References for Colossians 1:12
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“brothers”
“having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his will;”
“that you may know what is the hope of his calling”
“that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God”
“in sanctification of the Spirit”
“and fellow members of the body”
“then heirs; heirs of God”
“who also gave to us the down payment of the Spirit.”
“how great a love the Father has bestowed on us”
“he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son”