Colossians 1:28
Colossians · New Testament · Chapter 1
“Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:”Colossians 1:28
What Does Colossians 1:28 Mean?
Colossians 1:28 is found in the book of Colossians, chapter 1, verse 28 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Colossians 1:28 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ephesians 5:27“That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.”Jeremiah 3:15“And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”2 Corinthians 12:9“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”Ephesians 4:13“Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:”Matthew 5:48“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.”Ephesians 4:11“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;”Colossians 3:16“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”2 Timothy 2:24“And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,”1 Corinthians 2:6“Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:”Matthew 28:20“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”2 Timothy 4:2“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.”Acts 20:20“And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,”Colossians 1:22“In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:”Jude 1:24“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,”Luke 14:23“And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.”Acts 20:31“Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.”1 Corinthians 15:10“But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.”2 Corinthians 11:2“For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.”Acts 8:35“Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.”2 Corinthians 4:5“For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.”
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