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Colossians 1:8 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Colossians 1:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 1 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.”
Colossians 1:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Colossians 1:8
Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit. Epaphras's report focused on spiritual realities, specifically their agapēn en pneumati (ἀγάπην ἐν πνεύματι, "love in the Spirit"). This love transcends natural affection or emotional sentiment; it flows from the Holy Spirit's work, producing supernatural care for fellow believers. Such Spirit-produced love authenticates genuine conversion.The phrase "in the Spirit" indicates both source and sphere—the Holy Spirit generates this love and sustains it. Human effort cannot manufacture agape; only divine life within produces divine love outward. T...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Colossians 1:8
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“brothers”
“but of power”
“because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.”
“joy”
“and of the love which you have toward all the saints”
“love one another from the heart fervently:”