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Colossians 1:9 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Colossians 1:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 1 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;”
Colossians 1:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Colossians 1:9
For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. Paul's intercessory prayer begins with epignōsis (ἐπίγνωσις, "full knowledge"), contrasting the false teachers' gnōsis (γνῶσις, "knowledge"). Epignōsis implies complete, experiential understanding, not merely intellectual grasp—knowing God's will personally through relationship, not secret formulae."In all wisdom and spiritual understanding" pairs sophia (σοφία, "wisdom") with synesei pneumatikē (συνέσει...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Colossians 1:9
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“then peaceful”
“that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;”
“let him ask of God”
“having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you”
“working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight”
“redeeming the time.”
“that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:”
“Pray without ceasing.”
“that our God may count you worthy of your calling”
“for you are my God. Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.”