Colossians 1:11
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being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully
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Greek, "Being made mighty with (literally, 'in') all might." according to his glorious power--rather, "according to the power (the characteristic of 'His glory,' here appropriate to Paul's argument, Eph 1:19; Eph 6:10; as its exuberant 'riches,' in Eph 3:16) of His glory." His power is inseparable from His glory (Rom 6:4). unto all patience--so as to attain to all patient endurance; persevering, enduring continuance in the faith, in spite of trials of persecutors, and seductions of false teachers. long-suffering--towards those whom one could repel. "Patience," or "endurance," is exercised in respect to those whom one cannot repel [CHRYSOSTOM]. with joyfulness--joyful endurance (Act 16:25; Rom 5:3, Rom 5:11).
Open source ↗We have here, I. The inscription, as usual (Col 1:1, Col 1:2). II. His thanksgiving to God for what he had heard concerning them - their faith, love, and hope (Col 1:3-8). III. His prayer for their knowledge, fruitfulness, and strength (Col 1:9-11). IV. An admirable summary of the Christian doctrine concerning the operation of the Spirit, the person of the Redeemer, the work of redemption, and the preaching of it in the gospel (v. 12-29).
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I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us.
The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.
Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power; Your right hand, O LORD, has shattered the enemy.
Here is a call for the perseverance of the saints who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;