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Colossians 1:29 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Colossians 1:29 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 1 verse 29 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily .”
Colossians 1:29 (KJV)
Commentary on Colossians 1:29
Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily. Paul describes intense effort using kopiō (κοπιῶ, "labor to exhaustion") and agōnizomenos (ἀγωνιζόμενος, "striving"), from which we get "agonize." The athletic imagery pictures maximum exertion—the effort that leaves competitors gasping. Ministry demands everything Paul possesses: physical stamina, mental acuity, emotional investment, spiritual discipline.Yet this striving operates "according to his working" (kata tēn energeian autou, κατὰ τὴν ἐνέργειαν αὐτοῦ). Energeian (ἐνέργειαν, "energizing power") pr...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Colossians 1:29
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“but I worked more than all of them; yet not I”
“according to that working of the strength of his might”
“but we an incorruptible.”
“according to the gift of that grace of God which was given me according to the working of his power.”
“for his good pleasure.”
“and for those at Laodicea”
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses”
“working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight”
“but in labor and travail worked night and day”
“making it my aim to preach the Good News”