King James Version
Colossians 1:12 in the King James Version says “Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:” — study this verse from Colossians chapter 1 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:”
Colossians 1:12 · KJV
That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: his: Gr. the Son of his love
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Giving thanks”
G2168to be grateful, i.e., (actively) to express gratitude (towards); specially, to say grace at a meal
“to”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
“of the inheritance”
G2819a die (for drawing chances); by implication, a portion (as if so secured); by extension, an acquisition (especially a patrimony, figuratively)
“of the saints”
G40sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
“light”
G5457luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
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