f | # The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Colossians | f | # The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Colossians |
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| ## Chapter 1 | | ## Chapter 1 |
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| 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother | | 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother |
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| 2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be u | | 2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be u |
| nto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. | | nto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 3 We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always | | 3 We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always |
| for you, | | for you, |
n | 4 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to | n | 4 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of your love which ye have t |
| all the saints, | | o all the saints, |
| 5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in th | | 5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in th |
| e word of the truth of the gospel; | | e word of the truth of the gospel; |
n | 6 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, a | n | 6 Which is come unto you, as in all generations of the world; and bringeth forth |
| s it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God i | | fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace |
| n truth: | | of God in truth: |
| 7 As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithf | | 7 As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithf |
| ul minister of Christ; | | ul minister of Christ; |
| 8 Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit. | | 8 Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit. |
| 9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for yo | | 9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for yo |
| u, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all w | | u, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all w |
| isdom and spiritual understanding; | | isdom and spiritual understanding; |
| 10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in ev | | 10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in ev |
| ery good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; | | ery good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; |
| 11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patien | | 11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patien |
| ce and longsuffering with joyfulness; | | ce and longsuffering with joyfulness; |
| 12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the | | 12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the |
| inheritance of the saints in light: | | inheritance of the saints in light: |
| 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into | | 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into |
| the kingdom of his dear Son: | | the kingdom of his dear Son: |
| 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: | | 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: |
| 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: | | 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: |
| 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth | | 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth |
| , visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalitie | | , visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalitie |
| s, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: | | s, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: |
| 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. | | 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. |
| 18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstbo | | 18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstbo |
| rn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. | | rn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. |
| 19 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; | | 19 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; |
| 20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile al | | 20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile al |
| l things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things | | l things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things |
| in heaven. | | in heaven. |
| 21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked work | | 21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked work |
| s, yet now hath he reconciled | | s, yet now hath he reconciled |
| 22 In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable a | | 22 In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable a |
| nd unreproveable in his sight: | | nd unreproveable in his sight: |
| 23 If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from | | 23 If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from |
| the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every cre | | the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every cre |
| ature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister; | | ature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister; |
| 24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of | | 24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of |
| the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church: | | the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church: |
| 25 Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is g | | 25 Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is g |
| iven to me for you, to fulfil the word of God; | | iven to me for you, to fulfil the word of God; |
| 26 Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now | | 26 Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now |
| is made manifest to his saints: | | is made manifest to his saints: |
| 27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery | | 27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery |
| among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: | | among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: |
| 28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that | | 28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that |
| we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: | | we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: |
| 29 Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in | | 29 Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in |
| me mightily. | | me mightily. |
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| ## Chapter 2 | | ## Chapter 2 |
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| 1 For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at L | | 1 For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at L |
| aodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; | | aodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; |
n | 2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto al | n | 2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto al |
| l riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the m | | l riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the m |
| ystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; | | ystery of God, and of Christ, who is of God, even the Father; |
| 3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. | | 3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. |
| 4 And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words. | | 4 And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words. |
| 5 For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying a | | 5 For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying a |
| nd beholding your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ. | | nd beholding your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ. |
| 6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: | | 6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: |
n | 7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taugh | n | 7 Rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as ye have been taug |
| t, abounding therein with thanksgiving. | | ht, abounding therein with thanksgiving. |
| 8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tr | | 8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tr |
| adition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. | | adition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. |
| 9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. | | 9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. |
| 10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: | | 10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: |
| 11 In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in | | 11 In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in |
| putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: | | putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: |
| 12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the fa | | 12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the fa |
| ith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. | | ith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. |
| 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath h | | 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath h |
| e quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; | | e quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; |
| 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was con | | 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was con |
| trary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; | | trary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; |
| 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, | | 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, |
| triumphing over them in it. | | triumphing over them in it. |
| 16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holy | | 16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holy |
| day, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: | | day, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: |
| 17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ. | | 17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ. |
| 18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping | | 18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping |
| of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up | | of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up |
| by his fleshly mind, | | by his fleshly mind, |
| 19 And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having | | 19 And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having |
| nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God. | | nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God. |
| 20 Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as | | 20 Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as |
| though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances, | | though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances, |
n | 21 (Touch not; taste not; handle not; | n | 21 Which are after the doctrines and commandments of men, who teach you to touch |
| | | not; taste not; handle not; all those things which are to perish with the using |
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| 22 Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines | | |
| of men? | | |
| 23 Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and | | 22 Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and |
| neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh. | | neglecting the body as to the satisfying the flesh; not in any honour to God. |
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| ## Chapter 3 | | ## Chapter 3 |
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| 1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Chri | | 1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Chri |
| st sitteth on the right hand of God. | | st sitteth on the right hand of God. |
| 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. | | 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. |
| 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. | | 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. |
| 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him | | 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him |
| in glory. | | in glory. |
| 5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleann | | 5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleann |
| ess, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolat | | ess, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolat |
| ry: | | ry: |
| 6 For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience | | 6 For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience |
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| 7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. | | 7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. |
| 8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy com | | 8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy com |
| munication out of your mouth. | | munication out of your mouth. |
| 9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds | | 9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds |
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| 10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of | | 10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of |
| him that created him: | | him that created him: |
| 11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbar | | 11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbar |
| ian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. | | ian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. |
| 12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, k | | 12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, k |
| indness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; | | indness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; |
| 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel | | 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel |
| against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. | | against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. |
| 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. | | 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. |
| 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called | | 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called |
| in one body; and be ye thankful. | | in one body; and be ye thankful. |
| 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admoni | | 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admoni |
| shing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in | | shing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in |
| your hearts to the Lord. | | your hearts to the Lord. |
| 17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, g | | 17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, g |
| iving thanks to God and the Father by him. | | iving thanks to God and the Father by him. |
| 18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. | | 18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. |
| 19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. | | 19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. |
| 20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the | | 20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the |
| Lord. | | Lord. |
| 21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. | | 21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. |
| 22 Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with ey | | 22 Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with ey |
| eservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God: | | eservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God: |
| 23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; | | 23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; |
| 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for | | 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for |
| ye serve the Lord Christ. | | ye serve the Lord Christ. |
| 25 But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and t | | 25 But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and t |
| here is no respect of persons. | | here is no respect of persons. |
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| ## Chapter 4 | | ## Chapter 4 |
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| 1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye | | 1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye |
| also have a Master in heaven. | | also have a Master in heaven. |
| 2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; | | 2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; |
| 3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, t | | 3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, t |
| o speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: | | o speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: |
| 4 That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. | | 4 That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. |
| 5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. | | 5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. |
| 6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how | | 6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how |
| ye ought to answer every man. | | ye ought to answer every man. |
| 7 All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a | | 7 All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a |
| faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord: | | faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord: |
| 8 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate | | 8 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate |
| , and comfort your hearts; | | , and comfort your hearts; |
| 9 With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall m | | 9 With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall m |
| ake known unto you all things which are done here. | | ake known unto you all things which are done here. |
| 10 Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barna | | 10 Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barna |
| bas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;) | | bas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;) |
t | 11 And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only ar | t | 11 And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only ar |
| e my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me. | | e my fellowworkers in the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me. |
| 12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labour | | 12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labour |
| ing fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all | | ing fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all |
| the will of God. | | the will of God. |
| 13 For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are i | | 13 For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are i |
| n Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis. | | n Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis. |
| 14 Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you. | | 14 Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you. |
| 15 Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which | | 15 Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which |
| is in his house. | | is in his house. |
| 16 And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the ch | | 16 And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the ch |
| urch of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea. | | urch of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea. |
| 17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in t | | 17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in t |
| he Lord, that thou fulfil it. | | he Lord, that thou fulfil it. |
| 18 The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. | | 18 The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. |
| Amen. | | Amen. |
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