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Colossians 1:11

that God will strengthen you with his own great power, so that you will be patient and not give up when troubles come. Then you will be happy

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Afflictions and Adversities;   Blessing;   Grace of God;   Joy;   Longsuffering;   Patience;   Power;   Resignation;   Righteous;   Scofield Reference Index - Bible Prayers;   Thompson Chain Reference - Longsuffering;   Meekness-Retaliation;   Power;   Promises, Divine;   Strength;   Weakness-Power;   The Topic Concordance - Inheritance;   Partaking;   Redemption;   Thankfulness;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Affliction, Consolation under;   Patience;   Power of God, the;   Prayer, Intercessory;  

Dictionaries:

- Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Magic;   Patience;   Paul;   Perseverance;   Prayer;   Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Jesus Christ;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Prayer;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Colossians;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Longsuffering;   Perfection;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Acceptance;   Cheerfulness ;   Colossians, Epistle to the;   Dominion;   Glory;   Joy;   Long-Suffering ;   Longsuffering;   Patience;   Perseverance;   Power Powers;   Presence (2);   Sanctification;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Colossians, Epistle to the;   33 Patience Long-Suffering Forbearance;   The Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary - Christ;   Smith Bible Dictionary - Prayer;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Colossians, Epistle to the;   Longsuffering;  

Devotionals:

- Daily Light on the Daily Path - Devotion for December 13;   Every Day Light - Devotion for November 25;  

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, so that you may have great endurance and patience, joyfully
King James Version (1611)
Strengthened with all might according to his glorious power, vnto all patience and long suffering with ioyfulnesse:
King James Version
Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
English Standard Version
being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy;
New American Standard Bible
strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all perseverance and patience; joyously
New Century Version
God will strengthen you with his own great power so that you will not give up when troubles come, but you will be patient.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously
Legacy Standard Bible
being strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously
Berean Standard Bible
being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully
Contemporary English Version
His glorious power will make you patient and strong enough to endure anything, and you will be truly happy.
Complete Jewish Bible
We pray that you will be continually strengthened with all the power that comes from his glorious might; so that you will be able to persevere and be patient in any situation, joyfully
Darby Translation
strengthened with all power according to the might of his glory unto all endurance and longsuffering with joy;
Geneva Bible (1587)
Strengthened with all might through his glorious power, vnto all patience, and long suffering with ioyfulnesse,
George Lamsa Translation
And be strengthened with all might, according to the greatness of his glory, in all patience and longsuffering,
Good News Translation
May you be made strong with all the strength which comes from his glorious power, so that you may be able to endure everything with patience. And with joy give thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to have your share of what God has reserved for his people in the kingdom of light.
Lexham English Bible
enabled with all power, according to his glorious might, for all steadfastness and patience with joy,
Literal Translation
being empowered with all power according to the might of His glory, to all patience and long-suffering with joy;
Amplified Bible
[we pray that you may be] strengthened and invigorated with all power, according to His glorious might, to attain every kind of endurance and patience with joy;
American Standard Version
strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy;
Bible in Basic English
Full of strength in the measure of the great power of his glory, so that you may undergo all troubles with joy;
Hebrew Names Version
strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, to all patience and perseverance with joy;
International Standard Version
You are being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might, so that you might patiently endure everything with joyActs 5:41; Romans 5:3; Ephesians 3:16; 4:2; 6:10;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
and in all power be empowered according to the greatness of his glory in all patience and prolongedness of spirit:
Murdock Translation
and may be strengthened with all strength, according to the greatness of his glory, in all patience and long suffering;
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Strenthened with all might, through his glorious power, vnto all patience and long sufferyng with ioyfulnesse:
English Revised Version
strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy;
World English Bible
strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, to all patience and perseverance with joy;
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness:
Weymouth's New Testament
Since His power is so glorious, may you be strengthened with strength of every kind, and be prepared for cheerfully enduring all things with patience and long-suffering;
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
and ben coumfortid in al vertu bi the miyt of his clerenesse, in al pacience and long abiding with ioye,
Update Bible Version
strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, to all patience and long-suffering with joy;
Webster's Bible Translation
Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, to all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness;
New English Translation
being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might for the display of all patience and steadfastness, joyfully
New King James Version
strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy;
New Living Translation
We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy,
New Life Bible
I pray that God's great power will make you strong, and that you will have joy as you wait and do not give up.
New Revised Standard
May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
With all power, being empowered, according to the grasp of his glory, unto all endurance and long-suffering with joy,
Douay-Rheims Bible
Strengthened with all might according to the power of his glory, in all patience and longsuffering with joy,
Revised Standard Version
May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy,
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
strengthed with all myght thorowe hys glorious power vnto all pacience and longe sufferynge with ioyfulnes
Young's Literal Translation
in all might being made mighty according to the power of His glory, to all endurance and long-suffering with joy.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
& to be strengthed wt all power acordinge to the mighte of his glory, to all pacience and longsufferynge with ioyfulnes,
Mace New Testament (1729)
being fortified in so effectual a manner, as to sustain your trials with constancy and joy:
Simplified Cowboy Version
and by becoming strong through his mighty power resulting in great endurance and plenty of patience.

Contextual Overview

9 Since the day we heard these things about you, we have continued praying for you. This is what we pray: that God will make you completely sure of what he wants by giving you all the wisdom and spiritual understanding you need; 10 that this will help you live in a way that brings honor to the Lord and pleases him in every way; that your life will produce good works of every kind and that you will grow in your knowledge of God; 11 that God will strengthen you with his own great power, so that you will be patient and not give up when troubles come. Then you will be happy

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

Strengthened: Isaiah 45:24, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Ephesians 3:16, Ephesians 6:10, Philippians 4:13

his: Exodus 15:6, Psalms 63:2, Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 4:7, Jude 1:25

unto: Proverbs 24:10, Acts 5:41, Romans 2:7, Romans 5:3-5, 2 Corinthians 6:4-6, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 12:10, Ephesians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 3:3, 1 Thessalonians 3:4, 2 Timothy 2:1-3, Hebrews 10:34-38, Hebrews 11:34-38, Hebrews 12:1, Hebrews 12:2, James 1:2-4, James 5:7, James 5:8, 2 Peter 1:6, Revelation 14:12

Reciprocal: Genesis 49:24 - his bow Deuteronomy 11:8 - that ye may Deuteronomy 33:25 - and as thy 2 Samuel 22:40 - girded 1 Chronicles 29:12 - give strength Psalms 18:1 - my Psalms 27:14 - and Psalms 31:24 - shall Psalms 37:39 - strength Psalms 68:35 - he that giveth Psalms 86:16 - give Psalms 138:3 - strengthenedst Proverbs 24:5 - increaseth strength Isaiah 40:29 - General Isaiah 55:12 - ye shall Daniel 10:18 - he Habakkuk 3:19 - my strength John 5:19 - and Romans 6:4 - by the Romans 8:25 - with patience Romans 12:12 - patient Romans 14:17 - peace 1 Corinthians 13:4 - suffereth 1 Corinthians 16:13 - be 2 Corinthians 6:6 - knowledge Ephesians 5:20 - thanks 2 Timothy 1:8 - according Hebrews 10:36 - ye have James 1:3 - patience 1 John 2:14 - because ye are Revelation 2:3 - hast patience Revelation 13:10 - Here

Cross-References

Genesis 1:9
Then God said, "Let the water under the sky be gathered together so that the dry land will appear." And it happened.
Genesis 1:13
There was evening, and then there was morning. This was the third day.
Genesis 1:14
Then God said, "Let there be lights in the sky. These lights will separate the days from the nights. They will be used for signs to show when special meetings begin and to show the days and years.
Genesis 1:16
So God made the two large lights. He made the larger light to rule during the day and the smaller light to rule during the night. He also made the stars.
Genesis 1:17
God put these lights in the sky to shine on the earth.
Genesis 1:20
Then God said, "Let the water be filled with many living things, and let there be birds to fly in the air over the earth."
Genesis 1:29
God said, "I am giving you all the grain bearing plants and all the fruit trees. These trees make fruit with seeds in it. This grain and fruit will be your food.
Genesis 2:5
This was before there were plants on the earth. Nothing was growing in the fields because the Lord God had not yet made it rain on the earth, and there was no one to care for the plants.
Genesis 2:9
Then the Lord God caused all the beautiful trees that were good for food to grow in the garden. In the middle of the garden, he put the tree of life and the tree that gives knowledge about good and evil.
Genesis 2:16
The Lord God gave him this command: "You may eat from any tree in the garden.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

Strengthened with all might,.... This is still a continuation of the apostle's prayer for these believers; for having prayed for an increase of spiritual knowledge, and that this might be put into practice, he proceeds to pray for strength for them, that they might be enabled to practise what they had knowledge of; to walk worthily, to please God in all things, to bring forth fruit with patience, to persevere in knowledge, practice, fruitfulness, and in an increase thereof. It implies, that believers are weak in themselves, and insufficient to do or bear anything of themselves, but stand in need of strength from above, even of "all might"; of all kind of spiritual might and strength, proportionate to the various kinds of services, temptations, and trials they are called unto, and exercised with: they have need of every kind, degree, and supply of strength, to enable them to resist the temptations of Satan, to stand against them, and bear up under them; to oppose the corruptions of their own nature, that great company which comes upon them, wars against them, threatens to carry them captive, and destroy them, and against which they have no power of their own; to bear the cross, which, without the presence and grace of Christ, is very heavy, and all afflictions and adversities of every sort, which are grievous to the flesh, and at which it recoils; to perform the various duties of religion, and the whole of the work of their generation; which though they have a will unto, yet often know not how to perform, they want renewed strength their souls; and also to persevere in faith and holiness, and hold on and out to the end: and which strength they cannot expect to have from themselves, or from any creature, but

according to his glorious power; the glorious power of God. Power belongs to God, is a perfection of his nature, and has been, and is gloriously displayed in many things; as in the creation of the heavens and the earth; in the upholding of all things in their being; in the redemption and salvation of sinners; in their faith and conversion; in supporting the saints under various trials and exercises; and in the safe keeping them through faith unto salvation: from this glorious power of God saints may hope to be supplied with all might, or a sufficient supply of strength for every service, and for every difficulty; as also from the grace that is in Christ, who has strength as well as righteousness for his people, who is the glorious power and arm of the Lord, without whom they can neither do, nor bear anything, but through him strengthening them, they can do, and bear all things; as likewise from the Spirit of the Lord, who is the finger of God, by whom Christ wrought his miracles; and is that glorious power from on high, with which the apostles being endued, did the wondrous things they did; and it is by the same Spirit that believers are strengthened with might in the inner man:

unto all patience; to bring forth fruit with patience; to run with patience the race set before them; to bear patiently all afflictions and tribulations; to wait patiently for the things promised by God, and for the coming and appearance of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the heavenly glory or hope laid up for them in heaven:

and longsuffering; to be slow to anger, and not easily provoked to wrath; to be ready to forgive injuries; and to bear long, and with patience, all reproaches and persecutions for the sake of Christ, and his Gospel; all which require daily fresh supplies of grace and strength, especially to endure all

with joyfulness, as well as with patience and longsuffering, with a cheerful spirit, or with joy in the Holy Ghost; to esteem reproach for Christ's sake above the riches and honours of this world; to rejoice when counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. This requires strength above that of nature, and a renewed supply of that of grace. This last clause, "with joyfulness", the Syriac version connects with the following verse, reading it, "with joy do ye give thanks", &c.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Strengthened with all might - This was also an object of Paul’s earnest prayer. He desired that they might be strengthened for the performance of duty; to meet temptations; and to bear up under the various trials of life.

According to his glorious power - Not by any human means, but by the power of God. There is a manifestation of power in the spirit with which Christians are enabled to bear up under trials, which shows that it is not of human origin. It is the power which God gives them in the day of trial. This power is “glorious,” or, as it is in the Greek, it is the “power of his glory.” It is manifestly the power of the great and glorious God, and it tends to promote his glory, and to show forth his praise.

Unto all patience - So that you may be enabled to bear all your trials without complaining. It is only the power of God that can enable us to do that.

And long-suffering - Notes, 1 Corinthians 13:4.

With joyfulness - Romans 5:3, note; 2 Corinthians 7:4, note. The Syriac version, Chrysostom, and a few manuscripts attach this to the following verse, and read it: “With joyfulness giving thanks to the Father,” etc. The only difference is in the pointing, and either reading makes good sense.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 11. Strengthened with all might — That they might be able to walk worthy of the Lord, bring forth fruit, &c. Ephesians 3:13; Ephesians 3:13, &c.

According to his glorious power — According to that sufficiency of strength which may be expected from him who has all power both in the heavens and in the earth.

Unto all patience — Relieving, hoping, and enduring all things.

With joyfulness — Feeling the continual testimony that ye please God, which will be a spring of perpetual comfort. Ephesians 4:2; Ephesians 4:2.


 
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