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Colossians 2:1 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Colossians 2:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 2 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Paul's Concern for the Colossians
“For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; conflict: or, fear, or, care”
Colossians 2:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Colossians 2:1
For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh. Paul reveals his agōna (ἀγῶνα, "conflict/struggle")—the same athletic term from 1:29, depicting intense spiritual warfare through prayer and pastoral concern. Though physically absent from Colossae, Paul engages in fierce intercessory battle for churches facing doctrinal danger, proving that ministry transcends geography through prayer.The inclusion of "Laodicea" and "as many as have not seen my face" indicates regional crisis. Colossae, Laodicea, and Hi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Colossians 2:1
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“striving according to his working”
“and now hear is in me.”
“who is one of you”
“the Faithful and True Witness”
“{TR adds I am the Alpha and the Omega”
“that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.”
“He took his brother by the heel in the womb”
“and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake”
“And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.”
“of whom I am again in travail until Christ is formed in you--”