Colossians 1:9
Colossians · New Testament · Chapter 1
“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;”Colossians 1:9
What Does Colossians 1:9 Mean?
Colossians 1:9 is found in the book of Colossians, chapter 1, verse 9 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 Prayer.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Colossians 1:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ephesians 1:17“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:”Philippians 1:9“And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;”James 3:17“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”Matthew 6:10“Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”James 1:5“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”Ephesians 1:15“Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,”Ephesians 5:17“Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”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.”1 Samuel 12:23“Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:”Colossians 4:5“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.”1 Thessalonians 5:17“Pray without ceasing.”Hebrews 13:21“Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”1 Peter 2:15“For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:”Colossians 4:2“Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;”2 Thessalonians 1:11“Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:”Psalms 143:10“Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.”1 John 5:20“And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.”James 5:16“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”Ecclesiastes 2:26“For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit.”Ephesians 3:14“For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,”
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