Colossians 1:24-29 NASB20 - 24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am supplementing what is lacking in Christ's afflictions in behalf of His body, which is the church. 25 I was made a minister of this [church] according to the commission from God granted to me for your benefit, so that I might fully carry out [the preaching of] the word of God, 26 [that is,] the mystery which had been hidden from the [past] ages and generations, but now has been revealed to His saints, 27 to whom God willed to make known what the wealth of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles is, [the mystery] that is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 28 We proclaim Him, admonishing every person and teaching every person with all wisdom, so that we may present every person complete in Christ. 29 For this purpose I also labor, striving according to His power which works mightily within me.
Colossians 2:1-7 NASB20 - 1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have in your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and [that they would attain] to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, [resulting] in a true knowledge of God's mystery, [that is,] Christ [Himself,] 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 I say this so that no one will deceive you with persuasive arguments. 5 For even though I am absent in body, I am nevertheless with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your orderly manner and the stability of your faith in Christ. 6 Therefore, as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, [so] walk in Him, 7 having been firmly rooted and [now] being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, [and] overflowing with gratitude.
Colossians 1:8-10 NASB20 - 8 and he also informed us of your love in the Spirit. 9 For this reason we also, since the day we heard [about it,] have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please [Him] in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;
Colossians 4:12-13 NASB20 - 12 Epaphras, who is one of your [own,] a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings, always striving earnestly for you in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God. 13 For I testify for him that he has a deep concern for you and for those who are in Laodicea and Hierapolis.
Colossians 3:1-25 NASB20 - 1 Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things [that are] above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on the things [that are] above, not on the things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory. 5 Therefore, treat the parts of your earthly body as dead [to] sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry. 6 [For it is] because of these things [that] the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, 7 and in them you also once walked, when you were living in them. 8 But now you also, rid yourselves of all of them: anger, wrath, malice, slander, [and] obscene speech from your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another, since you stripped off the old self with its [evil] practices, 10 and have put on the new [self,] which is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created it-- 11 [a renewal] in which there is no [distinction between] Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, [and] free, but Christ is all, and in all. 12 So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, [and] patience; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so [must] you [do] also. 14 In addition to all these things [put on] love, which is the perfect bond of unity. 15 Let the peace of Christ, to which you were indeed called in one body, rule in your hearts; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, [and] spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 Whatever you do in word or deed, [do] everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. 18 Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not become bitter against them. 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not antagonize your children, so that they will not become discouraged. 22 Slaves, obey those who are your human masters in everything, not with eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord and not for people, 24 knowing that [it is] from the Lord [that] you will receive the reward of the inheritance. [It is] the Lord Christ [whom] you serve. 25 For the one who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality.
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