Colossians 1:4

Colossians · New Testament · Chapter 1

“Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints,”Colossians 1:4

What Does Colossians 1:4 Mean?

Colossians 1:4 is found in the book of Colossians, chapter 1, verse 4 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 Community, and Unity.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Colossians 1:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

3 John 1:2“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”Ephesians 1:15“Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,”John 13:34“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”Romans 10:17“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”2 Thessalonians 1:3“We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;”Ephesians 1:13“In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,”1 Thessalonians 1:3“Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;”Philemon 1:5“Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;”Romans 12:10“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;”Hebrews 6:10“For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”Galatians 5:6“For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.”1 John 4:16“And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.”3 John 1:3“For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.”Colossians 1:8“Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.”1 Thessalonians 3:6“But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:”1 John 3:14“We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.”2 Corinthians 7:7“And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.”Ephesians 6:18“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;”Colossians 1:9“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;”1 Thessalonians 4:9“But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.”

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