Colossians 1:2
Colossians · New Testament · Chapter 1
“To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”Colossians 1:2
What Does Colossians 1:2 Mean?
Colossians 1:2 is found in the book of Colossians, chapter 1, verse 2 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Grace, Community, Peace (Shalom), Unity, and Reconciliation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Colossians 1:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ephesians 1:1“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:”2 Peter 1:2“Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,”Romans 1:7“To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.”1 Corinthians 1:2“Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:”Revelation 1:4“John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;”Galatians 1:3“Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,”Psalms 16:3“But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.”John 14:27“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”1 Corinthians 4:17“For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.”Galatians 3:9“So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.”Ephesians 6:21“But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:”1 Peter 1:2“Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.”Jude 1:2“Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied.”Numbers 15:40“That ye may remember, and do all my commandments, and be holy unto your God.”Jude 1:3“Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.”2 Corinthians 1:2“Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.”Zechariah 6:13“Even he shall build the temple of the LORD; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.”Luke 11:2“And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.”Romans 16:14“Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.”1 Timothy 6:2“And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.”
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