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Colossians 1:2 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Colossians 1:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 1 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Colossians 1:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Colossians 1:2
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. The double designation hagiois kai pistois adelphois (ἁγίοις καὶ πιστοῖς ἀδελφοῖς, "holy ones and faithful brothers") emphasizes both positional sanctity and practical faithfulness. "Saints" denotes not earned holiness but God's setting apart of believers through union with Christ—directly countering any teaching of spiritual elitism through secret knowledge.The phrase en Christō (ἐν Χριστῷ, "in Christ") appears repeatedly in Colossians as Paul's fund...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Colossians 1:2
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“an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God”
“called to be saints”
“beloved of God”
“to the seven assemblies that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace”
“and our Lord Jesus Christ”
“they are the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.”
“who is my beloved and faithful child in the Lord”
“those who are of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham.”
“Mercy unto you”