Colossians
Inspired Version (1:1)
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, and Timotheus, our brother,
Greek (1:1)
KJV (1:1)
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,
Inspired Version (1:2)
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.
Greek (1:2)
KJV (1:2)
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.
Inspired Version (1:3)
We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,
Greek (1:3)
KJV (1:3)
We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,
Inspired Version (1:4)
Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of your love to all the saints,
Greek (1:4)
KJV (1:4)
Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints,
Inspired Version (1:5)
For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel,
Greek (1:5)
KJV (1:5)
For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;
Inspired Version (1:6)
Which is come unto you, as in all generations of the world, and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you since the day ye heard of it and knew the grace of God in truth,
Greek (1:6)
τοῦ (the one) παρόντος (being present) εἰς (unto) ὑμᾶς (you), καθὼς (just as) καὶ (also) ἐν (in) παντὶ (all) τῷ (the) κόσμῳ (world) ἐστὶν (it is) καρποφορούμενον (bearing fruit) καὶ (and) αὐξανόμενον (increasing), καθὼς (just as) καὶ (also) ἐν (among) ὑμῖν (you), ἀφ’ (from) ἧς (the) ἡμέρας (day) ἠκούσατε (you heard) καὶ (and) ἐπέγνωτε (knew) τὴν (the) χάριν (grace) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God) ἐν (in) ἀληθείᾳ (truth),
KJV (1:6)
Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:
Inspired Version (1:7)
As ye also learned of Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ,
Greek (1:7)
KJV (1:7)
As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellow servant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;
Inspired Version (1:8)
Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.
Greek (1:8)
KJV (1:8)
Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.
Inspired Version (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,
Greek (1:9)
Διὰ (Because of) τοῦτο (this) καὶ (also) ἡμεῖς (we) ἀφ’ (from) ἧς (the) ἡμέρας (day) ἠκούσαμεν (we heard), οὐ (not) παυόμεθα (cease) ὑπὲρ (for) ὑμῶν (you) προσευχόμενοι (praying) καὶ (and) αἰτούμενοι (asking) ἵνα (that) πληρωθῆτε (you may be filled with) τὴν (the) ἐπίγνωσιν (knowledge) τοῦ (of the) θελήματος (will) αὐτοῦ (of Him) ἐν (in) πάσῃ (all) σοφίᾳ (wisdom) καὶ (and) συνέσει (understanding) πνευματικῇ (spiritual),
KJV (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;
Inspired Version (1:10)
That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God,
Greek (1:10)
KJV (1:10)
That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
Inspired Version (1:11)
Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness,
Greek (1:11)
KJV (1:11)
Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness;
Inspired Version (1:12)
Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light,
Greek (1:12)
KJV (1:12)
Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
Inspired Version (1:13)
Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son,
Greek (1:13)
KJV (1:13)
Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
Inspired Version (1:14)
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins,
Greek (1:14)
KJV (1:14)
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Inspired Version (1:15)
Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature.
Greek (1:15)
KJV (1:15)
Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
Inspired Version (1:16)
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers; all things were created by him and for him;
Greek (1:16)
ὅτι (because) ἐν (in) αὐτῷ (Him) ἐκτίσθη (were created) τὰ (‑) πάντα (all things) ἐν (in) τοῖς (the) οὐρανοῖς (heavens) καὶ (and) ἐπὶ (upon) τῆς (the) γῆς (earth), τὰ (the) ὁρατὰ (visible) καὶ (and) τὰ (the) ἀόρατα (invisible), εἴτε (whether) θρόνοι (thrones) εἴτε (or) κυριότητες (dominions) εἴτε (or) ἀρχαὶ (rulers) εἴτε (or) ἐξουσίαι (authorities); τὰ (‑) πάντα (all things) δι’ (through) αὐτοῦ (Him) καὶ (and) εἰς (unto) αὐτὸν (Him) ἔκτισται (have been created).
KJV (1:16)
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
Inspired Version (1:17)
And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
Greek (1:17)
KJV (1:17)
And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
Inspired Version (1:18)
And he is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he might have the pre-eminence.
Greek (1:18)
καὶ (And) αὐτός (He) ἐστιν (is) ἡ (the) κεφαλὴ (head) τοῦ (of the) σώματος (body), τῆς (the) ἐκκλησίας (church), ὅς (who) ἐστιν (is) (ἡ) (the) ἀρχή (beginning), πρωτότοκος (firstborn) ἐκ (out from) τῶν (the) νεκρῶν (dead), ἵνα (so that) γένηται (might be) ἐν (in) πᾶσιν (all things) αὐτὸς (He) πρωτεύων (holding preeminence),
KJV (1:18)
And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the pre-eminence.
Inspired Version (1:19)
For it pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell,
Greek (1:19)
KJV (1:19)
For it pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell;
Inspired Version (1:20)
And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself--by him, I say, whether they be things in earth or things in heaven.
Greek (1:20)
καὶ (and) δι’ (by) αὐτοῦ (Him) ἀποκαταλλάξαι (to reconcile) τὰ (‑) πάντα (all things) εἰς (to) αὐτόν (Himself), εἰρηνοποιήσας (having made peace) διὰ (by) τοῦ (the) αἵματος (blood) τοῦ (of the) σταυροῦ (cross) αὐτοῦ (of Him), δι’ (through) αὐτοῦ (Him), εἴτε (whether) τὰ (the things) ἐπὶ (on) τῆς (the) γῆς (earth), εἴτε (or) τὰ (the things) ἐν (in) τοῖς (the) οὐρανοῖς (heavens).
KJV (1:20)
And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
Inspired Version (1:21)
And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled,
Greek (1:21)
KJV (1:21)
And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled
Inspired Version (1:22)
In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblamable and unreprovable in his sight,
Greek (1:22)
νυνὶ (now) δὲ (however) ἀποκατήλλαξεν (He has reconciled You) ἐν (in) τῷ (the) σώματι (body) τῆς (of the) σαρκὸς (flesh) αὐτοῦ (of Him) διὰ (through) τοῦ (‑) θανάτου (death), παραστῆσαι (to present) ὑμᾶς (you) ἁγίους (holy) καὶ (and) ἀμώμους (unblemished) καὶ (and) ἀνεγκλήτους (blameless) κατενώπιον (before) αὐτοῦ (Him),
KJV (1:22)
In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblamable and unreprovable in his sight:
Inspired Version (1:23)
If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven, whereof I, Paul, am made a minister,
Greek (1:23)
εἴ (if) γε (indeed) ἐπιμένετε (you continue) τῇ (‑) πίστει (in the faith), τεθεμελιωμένοι (established) καὶ (and) ἑδραῖοι (firm), καὶ (and) μὴ (not) μετακινούμενοι (being moved away) ἀπὸ (from) τῆς (the) ἐλπίδος (hope) τοῦ (of the) εὐαγγελίου (gospel) οὗ (that) ἠκούσατε (you have heard), τοῦ (‑) κηρυχθέντος (having been proclaimed) ἐν (in) πάσῃ (all) κτίσει (creation) τῇ (‑) ὑπὸ (under) τὸν (‑) οὐρανόν (heaven), οὗ (of which) ἐγενόμην (have become) ἐγὼ (I) Παῦλος (Paul) διάκονος (a minister).
KJV (1:23)
If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
Inspired Version (1:24)
Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church,
Greek (1:24)
Νῦν (Now) χαίρω (I rejoice) ἐν (in) τοῖς (the) παθήμασιν (sufferings) ὑπὲρ (for) ὑμῶν (you), καὶ (and) ἀνταναπληρῶ (I am filling up) τὰ (that which) ὑστερήματα (is lacking) τῶν (of the) θλίψεων (tribulations) τοῦ (‑) Χριστοῦ (of Christ) ἐν (in) τῇ (the) σαρκί (flesh) μου (of me) ὑπὲρ (for) τοῦ (the) σώματος (body) αὐτοῦ (of Him) ὅ (which) ἐστιν (is) ἡ (the) ἐκκλησία (church),
KJV (1:24)
Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:
Inspired Version (1:25)
Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God,
Greek (1:25)
KJV (1:25)
Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God;
Inspired Version (1:26)
Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints,
Greek (1:26)
KJV (1:26)
Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
Inspired Version (1:27)
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory,
Greek (1:27)
οἷς (to whom) ἠθέλησεν (has willed) ὁ (‑) Θεὸς (God) γνωρίσαι (to make known) τί (what is) τὸ (the) πλοῦτος (riches) τῆς (of the) δόξης (glory) τοῦ (of the) μυστηρίου (mystery) τούτου (this) ἐν (among) τοῖς (the) ἔθνεσιν (Gentiles), ὅ* (which) ἐστιν (is) Χριστὸς (Christ) ἐν (in) ὑμῖν (you), ἡ (the) ἐλπὶς (hope) τῆς (‑) δόξης (of glory),
KJV (1:27)
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
Inspired Version (1:28)
Whom we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus,
Greek (1:28)
ὃν (whom) ἡμεῖς (we) καταγγέλλομεν (preach), νουθετοῦντες (admonishing) πάντα (every) ἄνθρωπον (man) καὶ (and) διδάσκοντες (teaching) πάντα (every) ἄνθρωπον (man) ἐν (in) πάσῃ (all) σοφίᾳ (wisdom), ἵνα (so that) παραστήσωμεν (we may present) πάντα (every) ἄνθρωπον (man) τέλειον (perfect) ἐν (in) Χριστῷ (Christ).
KJV (1:28)
Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
Inspired Version (1:29)
Whereunto I also labor, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.
Greek (1:29)
KJV (1:29)
Whereunto I also labor, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.
Inspired Version (2:1)
For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh,
Greek (2:1)
Θέλω (I want) γὰρ (for) ὑμᾶς (you) εἰδέναι (to know) ἡλίκον (how great) ἀγῶνα (a struggle) ἔχω (I am having) ὑπὲρ (for) ὑμῶν (you), καὶ (and) τῶν (those) ἐν (in) Λαοδικείᾳ (Laodicea), καὶ (and) ὅσοι (as many as) οὐχ (not) ἑόρακαν (have seen) τὸ (the) πρόσωπόν (face) μου (of me) ἐν (in) σαρκί (the flesh),
KJV (2:1)
For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
Inspired Version (2:2)
That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgment of the mystery of God and of Christ, who is of God, even the Father;
Greek (2:2)
ἵνα (that) παρακληθῶσιν (may be encouraged) αἱ (the) καρδίαι (hearts) αὐτῶν (of them), συμβιβασθέντες (having been knit together) ἐν (in) ἀγάπῃ (love), καὶ (and) εἰς (to) πᾶν (all) πλοῦτος (the riches) τῆς (of the) πληροφορίας (full assurance) τῆς (‑) συνέσεως (of understanding), εἰς (to) ἐπίγνωσιν (the knowledge) τοῦ (of the) μυστηρίου (mystery) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God), Χριστοῦ (which is Christ),
KJV (2:2)
That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgment of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
Inspired Version (2:3)
In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Greek (2:3)
KJV (2:3)
In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Inspired Version (2:4)
And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
Greek (2:4)
Τοῦτο (This) λέγω (I say) ἵνα (so that) μηδεὶς (no one) ὑμᾶς (you) παραλογίζηται (might delude) ἐν (by) πιθανολογίᾳ (persuasive speech).
KJV (2:4)
And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
Inspired Version (2:5)
For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.
Greek (2:5)
εἰ (If) γὰρ (truly) καὶ (indeed) τῇ (in the) σαρκὶ (flesh) ἄπειμι (I am absent), ἀλλὰ (yet) τῷ (‑) πνεύματι (in spirit) σὺν (with) ὑμῖν (you) εἰμι (I am), χαίρων (rejoicing) καὶ (and) βλέπων (seeing) ὑμῶν (your) τὴν (‑) τάξιν (good order) καὶ (and) τὸ (the) στερέωμα (firmness) τῆς (of the) εἰς (in) Χριστὸν (Christ) πίστεως (faith) ὑμῶν (of you).
KJV (2:5)
For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.
Inspired Version (2:6)
As ye have, therefore, received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him,
Greek (2:6)
KJV (2:6)
As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:
Inspired Version (2:7)
Rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
Greek (2:7)
ἐρριζωμένοι (having been rooted) καὶ (and) ἐποικοδομούμενοι (being built up) ἐν (in) αὐτῷ (Him), καὶ (and) βεβαιούμενοι (being strengthened in) τῇ (the) πίστει (faith) καθὼς (just as) ἐδιδάχθητε (you were taught), περισσεύοντες (abounding) ἐν (with) εὐχαριστίᾳ (thanksgiving).
KJV (2:7)
Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
Inspired Version (2:8)
Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
Greek (2:8)
Βλέπετε (Take heed) μή (lest) τις (anyone) ὑμᾶς (you) ἔσται (there will be) ὁ (‑) συλαγωγῶν (taking captive) διὰ (through) τῆς (‑) φιλοσοφίας (philosophy) καὶ (and) κενῆς (empty) ἀπάτης (deceit), κατὰ (according to) τὴν (the) παράδοσιν (tradition) τῶν (‑) ἀνθρώπων (of men), κατὰ (according to) τὰ (the) στοιχεῖα (principles) τοῦ (of the) κόσμου (world) καὶ (and) οὐ (not) κατὰ (according to) Χριστόν (Christ).
KJV (2:8)
Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
Inspired Version (2:9)
For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.
Greek (2:9)
KJV (2:9)
For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.
Inspired Version (2:10)
And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power,
Greek (2:10)
KJV (2:10)
And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:
Inspired Version (2:11)
In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ,
Greek (2:11)
KJV (2:11)
In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:
Inspired Version (2:12)
Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
Greek (2:12)
συνταφέντες (having been buried with) αὐτῷ (Him) ἐν (in) τῷ (‑) βαπτισμῷ* (baptism), ἐν (in) ᾧ (which) καὶ (also) συνηγέρθητε (you were raised with Him) διὰ (through) τῆς (the) πίστεως (faith) τῆς (of the) ἐνεργείας (working) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God), τοῦ (the One) ἐγείραντος (having raised) αὐτὸν (Him) ἐκ (out from) νεκρῶν (the dead).
KJV (2:12)
Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
Inspired Version (2:13)
And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses,
Greek (2:13)
Καὶ (And) ὑμᾶς (you) νεκροὺς (dead) ὄντας (being) ‹ἐν› (in) τοῖς (the) παραπτώμασιν (trespasses) καὶ (and) τῇ (in the) ἀκροβυστίᾳ (uncircumcision) τῆς (of the) σαρκὸς (flesh) ὑμῶν (of you), συνεζωοποίησεν (He made alive together) ὑμᾶς (you) σὺν (with) αὐτῷ (Him), χαρισάμενος (having forgiven) ἡμῖν (us) πάντα (all) τὰ (the) παραπτώματα (transgressions),
KJV (2:13)
And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
Inspired Version (2:14)
Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
Greek (2:14)
ἐξαλείψας (having blotted out) τὸ (the) καθ’ (against) ἡμῶν (us) χειρόγραφον (handwriting) τοῖς (in the) δόγμασιν (decrees), ὃ (which) ἦν (was) ὑπεναντίον (adverse) ἡμῖν (to us); καὶ (and) αὐτὸ (it) ἦρκεν (He has taken) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (the) μέσου (way), προσηλώσας (having nailed) αὐτὸ (it) τῷ (to the) σταυρῷ (cross).
KJV (2:14)
Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
Inspired Version (2:15)
And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
Greek (2:15)
ἀπεκδυσάμενος (Having disarmed) τὰς (the) ἀρχὰς (rulers) καὶ (and) τὰς (the) ἐξουσίας (authorities), ἐδειγμάτισεν (He made a show of them) ἐν (in) παρρησίᾳ (public), θριαμβεύσας (having triumphed) αὐτοὺς (over them) ἐν (in) αὐτῷ (it).
KJV (2:15)
And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
Inspired Version (2:16)
Let no man, therefore, judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of a holyday, or of the new moon, or of the Sabbath days,
Greek (2:16)
KJV (2:16)
Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:
Inspired Version (2:17)
Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.
Greek (2:17)
KJV (2:17)
Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.
Inspired Version (2:18)
Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshiping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
Greek (2:18)
μηδεὶς (No one) ὑμᾶς (you) καταβραβευέτω (let disqualify), θέλων (delighting) ἐν (in) ταπεινοφροσύνῃ (humility) καὶ (and) θρησκείᾳ (the worship) τῶν (of the) ἀγγέλων (angels), ἃ (which) ἑόρακεν (he has seen) ἐμβατεύων (detailing), εἰκῇ (vainly) φυσιούμενος (being puffed up) ὑπὸ (by) τοῦ (the) νοὸς (mind) τῆς (of the) σαρκὸς (flesh) αὐτοῦ (of him),
KJV (2:18)
Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshiping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
Inspired Version (2:19)
And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
Greek (2:19)
καὶ (and) οὐ (not) κρατῶν (holding fast) τὴν (to the) Κεφαλήν (head), ἐξ (from) οὗ (whom) πᾶν (all) τὸ (the) σῶμα (body), διὰ (by) τῶν (the) ἁφῶν (joints) καὶ (and) συνδέσμων (ligaments) ἐπιχορηγούμενον (being supplied) καὶ (and) συμβιβαζόμενον (being knit together), αὔξει (increases) τὴν (with the) αὔξησιν (increase) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God).
KJV (2:19)
And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
Inspired Version (2:20)
Wherefore, if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances,
Greek (2:20)
KJV (2:20)
Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances,
Inspired Version (2:21)
Which are after the doctrines and commandments of men, who teach you to touch not, taste not, handle not
Greek (2:21)
KJV (2:21)
(Touch not; taste not; handle not;
Inspired Version (2:21)
--all those things which are to perish with the using,
Greek (2:22)
KJV (2:22)
Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
Inspired Version (2:22)
Which things have indeed a show of wisdom in will-worship, and humility, and neglecting the body as to the satisfying the flesh--not in any honor to God.
Greek (2:23)
ἅτινά (which) ἐστιν (are) λόγον (an appearance) μὲν (indeed) ἔχοντα (having) σοφίας (of wisdom), ἐν (in) ἐθελοθρησκίᾳ (self‑imposed worship) καὶ (and) ταπεινοφροσύνῃ (humility) καὶ (and) ἀφειδίᾳ (harsh treatment) σώματος (of the body), οὐκ (not) ἐν (of) τιμῇ (honor) τινι (a certain), πρὸς (against) πλησμονὴν (the indulgence) τῆς (of the) σαρκός (flesh).
KJV (2:23)
Which things have indeed a show of wisdom in will-worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honor to the satisfying of the flesh.
Inspired Version (3:1)
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
Greek (3:1)
KJV (3:1)
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
Inspired Version (3:2)
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Greek (3:2)
KJV (3:2)
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Inspired Version (3:3)
For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
Greek (3:3)
KJV (3:3)
For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
Inspired Version (3:4)
When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
Greek (3:4)
KJV (3:4)
When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
Inspired Version (3:5)
Mortify, therefore, your members which are upon the earth: fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry;
Greek (3:5)
Νεκρώσατε (Put to death) οὖν (therefore) τὰ (the) μέλη (members) τὰ (which are) ἐπὶ (upon) τῆς (the) γῆς (earth): πορνείαν (sexual immorality), ἀκαθαρσίαν (impurity), πάθος (passion), ἐπιθυμίαν (desire) κακήν (evil), καὶ (and) τὴν (‑) πλεονεξίαν (covetousness), ἥτις (which) ἐστὶν (is) εἰδωλολατρία (idolatry),
KJV (3:5)
Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
Inspired Version (3:6)
For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience,
Greek (3:6)
KJV (3:6)
For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:
Inspired Version (3:7)
In the which ye also walked sometime, when ye lived in them.
Greek (3:7)
KJV (3:7)
In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.
Inspired Version (3:8)
But now ye also put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
Greek (3:8)
KJV (3:8)
But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
Inspired Version (3:9)
Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds,
Greek (3:9)
KJV (3:9)
Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
Inspired Version (3:10)
And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him,
Greek (3:10)
KJV (3:10)
And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:
Inspired Version (3:11)
Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free; but Christ is all and in all.
Greek (3:11)
KJV (3:11)
Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
Inspired Version (3:12)
Put on, therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering,
Greek (3:12)
Ἐνδύσασθε (Put on) οὖν (therefore), ὡς (as) ἐκλεκτοὶ (the elect) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God), ἅγιοι (holy) καὶ (and) ἠγαπημένοι (beloved), σπλάγχνα (hearts) οἰκτιρμοῦ (of compassion), χρηστότητα (kindness), ταπεινοφροσύνην (humility), πραΰτητα (gentleness), μακροθυμίαν (and patience);
KJV (3:12)
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering;
Inspired Version (3:13)
Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another if any man have a quarrel against any; even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
Greek (3:13)
ἀνεχόμενοι (bearing with) ἀλλήλων (each other) καὶ (and) χαριζόμενοι (forgiving) ἑαυτοῖς (each other). ἐάν (If) τις (anyone) πρός (against) τινα (another) ἔχῃ (should have) μομφήν (a complaint), καθὼς (even as) καὶ (also) ὁ (the) Κύριος (Lord) ἐχαρίσατο (has forgiven) ὑμῖν (you), οὕτως (so) καὶ (also) ὑμεῖς (you).
KJV (3:13)
Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
Inspired Version (3:14)
And above all these things, put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
Greek (3:14)
KJV (3:14)
And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
Inspired Version (3:15)
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
Greek (3:15)
KJV (3:15)
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
Inspired Version (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.
Greek (3:16)
Ὁ (The) λόγος (word) τοῦ (‑) Χριστοῦ (of Christ) ἐνοικείτω (let dwell) ἐν (in) ὑμῖν (you) πλουσίως (richly), ἐν (in) πάσῃ (all) σοφίᾳ (wisdom) διδάσκοντες (teaching) καὶ (and) νουθετοῦντες (admonishing) ἑαυτοὺς (each other) ψαλμοῖς (in psalms), ὕμνοις (hymns), ᾠδαῖς (and songs) πνευματικαῖς (spiritual), ἐν (with) τῇ (‑) χάριτι (grace) ᾄδοντες (singing), ἐν (in) ταῖς (the) καρδίαις (hearts) ὑμῶν (of you), τῷ (to) Θεῷ (God).
KJV (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.
Inspired Version (3:17)
And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Greek (3:17)
KJV (3:17)
And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Inspired Version (3:18)
Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.
Greek (3:18)
KJV (3:18)
Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.
Inspired Version (3:19)
Husbands, love your wives and be not bitter against them.
Greek (3:19)
KJV (3:19)
Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.
Inspired Version (3:20)
Children, obey your parents in all things; for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
Greek (3:20)
KJV (3:20)
Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
Inspired Version (3:21)
Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
Greek (3:21)
KJV (3:21)
Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
Inspired Version (3:22)
Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh--not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God;
Greek (3:22)
Οἱ (‑) δοῦλοι (Slaves), ὑπακούετε (obey) κατὰ (in) πάντα (all things) τοῖς (the) κατὰ (according to) σάρκα (flesh) κυρίοις (masters), μὴ (not) ἐν (with) ὀφθαλμοδουλίαις (eye‑services) ὡς (as) ἀνθρωπάρεσκοι (men‑pleasers), ἀλλ’ (but) ἐν (in) ἁπλότητι (sincerity) καρδίας (of heart), φοβούμενοι (fearing) τὸν (the) Κύριον (Lord).
KJV (3:22)
Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
Inspired Version (3:23)
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not unto men,
Greek (3:23)
KJV (3:23)
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Inspired Version (3:24)
Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance; for ye serve the Lord Christ.
Greek (3:24)
εἰδότες (knowing) ὅτι (that) ἀπὸ (from) Κυρίου (the Lord) ἀπολήμψεσθε (you will receive) τὴν (the) ἀνταπόδοσιν (reward) τῆς (of the) κληρονομίας (inheritance). τῷ (The) Κυρίῳ (Lord) Χριστῷ (Christ) δουλεύετε (you serve).
KJV (3:24)
Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
Inspired Version (3:25)
But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done; and there is no respect of persons.
Greek (3:25)
KJV (3:25)
But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
Inspired Version (4:1)
Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
Greek (4:1)
KJV (4:1)
Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
Inspired Version (4:2)
Continue in prayer and watch in the same with thanksgiving,
Greek (4:2)
Τῇ (‑) προσευχῇ (In prayer) προσκαρτερεῖτε (continue steadfastly), γρηγοροῦντες (watching) ἐν (in) αὐτῇ (it) ἐν (with) εὐχαριστίᾳ (thanksgiving),
KJV (4:2)
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
Inspired Version (4:3)
Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds,
Greek (4:3)
προσευχόμενοι (praying) ἅμα (at the same time) καὶ (also) περὶ (for) ἡμῶν (us), ἵνα (that) ὁ (‑) Θεὸς (God) ἀνοίξῃ (may open) ἡμῖν (to us) θύραν (a door) τοῦ (for the) λόγου (word), λαλῆσαι (to declare) τὸ (the) μυστήριον (mystery) τοῦ (‑) Χριστοῦ (of Christ), δι’ (on account of) ὃ (which) καὶ (also) δέδεμαι (I have been bound),
KJV (4:3)
Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
Inspired Version (4:4)
That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
Greek (4:4)
KJV (4:4)
That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
Inspired Version (4:5)
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
Greek (4:5)
Ἐν (In) σοφίᾳ (wisdom) περιπατεῖτε (walk) πρὸς (toward) τοὺς (those) ἔξω (outside), τὸν (the) καιρὸν (time) ἐξαγοραζόμενοι (redeeming).
KJV (4:5)
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
Inspired Version (4:6)
Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
Greek (4:6)
KJV (4:6)
Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
Inspired Version (4:7)
All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord,
Greek (4:7)
KJV (4:7)
All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord:
Inspired Version (4:8)
Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate and comfort your hearts,
Greek (4:8)
KJV (4:8)
Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
Inspired Version (4:9)
With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.
Greek (4:9)
KJV (4:9)
With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.
Inspired Version (4:10)
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas (touching whom ye received commandments; if he come unto you, receive him),
Greek (4:10)
Ἀσπάζεται (Greets) ὑμᾶς (you), Ἀρίσταρχος (Aristarchus) ὁ (the) συναιχμάλωτός (fellow prisoner) μου (of me), καὶ (and) Μᾶρκος (Mark), ὁ (the) ἀνεψιὸς (cousin) Βαρνάβα (of Barnabas), περὶ (concerning) οὗ (whom) ἐλάβετε (you have received) ἐντολάς (instructions) — ἐὰν (if) ἔλθῃ (he comes) πρὸς (to) ὑμᾶς (you), δέξασθε (welcome) αὐτόν (him) —
KJV (4:10)
Aristarchus my fellow prisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
Inspired Version (4:11)
And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellow workers in the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.
Greek (4:11)
καὶ (and also) Ἰησοῦς (Jesus) ὁ (‑) λεγόμενος (called) Ἰοῦστος (Justus), οἱ (‑) ὄντες (being) ἐκ (among) περιτομῆς (the circumcision) οὗτοι (these) μόνοι (only) συνεργοὶ (fellow workers) εἰς (for) τὴν (the) βασιλείαν (kingdom) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God), οἵτινες (who) ἐγενήθησάν (have been) μοι (to me) παρηγορία (a comfort).
KJV (4:11)
And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellow workers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.
Inspired Version (4:12)
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
Greek (4:12)
Ἀσπάζεται (Greets) ὑμᾶς (you), Ἐπαφρᾶς (Epaphras) ὁ (who is) ἐξ (one of) ὑμῶν (you), δοῦλος (a servant) Χριστοῦ (of Christ) Ἰησοῦ (Jesus), πάντοτε (always) ἀγωνιζόμενος (struggling) ὑπὲρ (for) ὑμῶν (you) ἐν (in) ταῖς (the) προσευχαῖς (prayers), ἵνα (so that) σταθῆτε (you may stand) τέλειοι (mature) καὶ (and) πεπληροφορημένοι (fully assured) ἐν (in) παντὶ (all) θελήματι (the will) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God).
KJV (4:12)
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
Inspired Version (4:13)
For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
Greek (4:13)
KJV (4:13)
For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
Inspired Version (4:14)
Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas greet you.
Greek (4:14)
KJV (4:14)
Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.
Inspired Version (4:15)
Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
Greek (4:15)
KJV (4:15)
Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
Inspired Version (4:16)
And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea,
Greek (4:16)
Καὶ (And) ὅταν (when) ἀναγνωσθῇ (shall be read) παρ’ (among) ὑμῖν (you) ἡ (the) ἐπιστολή (letter), ποιήσατε (cause) ἵνα (that) καὶ (also) ἐν (in) τῇ (the) Λαοδικέων (of the Laodiceans) ἐκκλησίᾳ (church) ἀναγνωσθῇ (it may be read), καὶ (and) τὴν (the one) ἐκ (from) Λαοδικείας (Laodicea) ἵνα (that) καὶ (also) ὑμεῖς (you) ἀναγνῶτε (may read).
KJV (4:16)
And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.
Inspired Version (4:17)
And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfill it.
Greek (4:17)
KJV (4:17)
And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfill it.
Inspired Version (4:18)
The salutation by the hand of me, Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.
Greek (4:18)
KJV (4:18)
The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.