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Colossians 2:7 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Colossians 2:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 2 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.”
Colossians 2:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Colossians 2:7
Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. Paul mixes metaphors—agricultural ("rooted," errizōmenoi, ἐρριζωμένοι) and architectural ("built up," epoikodomoumenoi, ἐποικοδομούμενοι). Both perfect participles indicate completed past action with continuing results: believers are already rooted and built, not striving to become so. Present growth builds on established foundation."Stablished in the faith" (bebaiou menoi tē pistei, βεβαιούμενοι τῇ πίστει) uses commercial terminology for legal validation, making secure. "As ye...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Colossians 2:7
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“being rooted and grounded in love”
“who spreads out its roots by the river”
“Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;”
“and I in you. As the branch can't bear fruit by itself”
“grounded and steadfast”
“beloved”
“Comfort your hearts”
“who made us fit to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light;”
“to God”