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Colossians 1 cross-references
Colossians 1 has 29 verses, which point to 722 other passages and are cited by 811. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,
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- 2 Corinthians 1:1 — Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is… 15 votes
- Philemon 1:1 — Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and… 8 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:1 — Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 8 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1 — Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the… 7 votes
- Philippians 1:1 — Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi,… 7 votes
- Romans 1:1 — Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 7 votes
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- Romans 1:1 — Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 17 votes
- Philippians 1:1 — Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi,… 9 votes
- Philemon 1:1 — Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and… 5 votes
- Acts 16:1 — Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a… 5 votes
Colossians 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.
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- 2 Peter 1:2 — Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 14 votes
- Ephesians 1:1 — Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful… 13 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:2 — Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints,… 12 votes
- Romans 1:7 — To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and… 12 votes
- Revelation 1:4 — John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was,… 11 votes
- Galatians 1:3 — Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 votes
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- Ephesians 1:1 — Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful… 23 votes
- Romans 1:7 — To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and… 12 votes
- John 14:27 — Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your… 8 votes
- Numbers 15:40 — That ye may remember, and do all my commandments, and be holy unto your God. 5 votes
Colossians 1:3
We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,
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- 1 Thessalonians 1:2 — We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 18 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:3 — I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance… 11 votes
- 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… 10 votes
- Romans 1:8–9 — First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole… 8 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:4 — I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; 7 votes
- Philippians 1:3–5 — I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 6 votes
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- Philippians 1:3 — I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 13 votes
- Ephesians 1:15 — Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 10 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 1:2 — We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 9 votes
- Ephesians 1:16 — Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; 8 votes
Colossians 1:4
Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints,
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- Ephesians 1:15 — Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 21 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 1:3 — We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth… 13 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3 — Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus… 10 votes
- Hebrews 6:10 — For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in… 8 votes
- Philemon 1:5 — Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; 8 votes
- 3 John 1:3–4 — For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou… 7 votes
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- 3 John 1:2 — Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 26 votes
- 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… 15 votes
- Romans 10:17 — So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 13 votes
- Philemon 1:5 — Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; 10 votes
Colossians 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;
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- 1 Peter 1:3–4 — Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten… 25 votes
- Ephesians 1:13 — In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also… 23 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:8 — Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give… 20 votes
- Titus 1:2 — In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; 17 votes
- Colossians 1:27 — To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is… 15 votes
- 1 Peter 2:2 — As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 10 votes
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- 1 Peter 3:15 — But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you… 18 votes
- Colossians 1:23 — If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye… 15 votes
- Philippians 3:20 — For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: 14 votes
- 1 Peter 1:4 — To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, 13 votes
Colossians 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:
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- John 15:16 — Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and… 21 votes
- Philippians 1:11 — Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. 15 votes
- Colossians 1:23 — If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye… 10 votes
- 1 Peter 5:12 — By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying… 8 votes
- Romans 16:26 — But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the… 8 votes
- Romans 10:17–18 — So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 8 votes
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- John 15:5 — I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit:… 19 votes
- Mark 16:15 — And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 17 votes
- Matthew 24:14 — And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then… 15 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:16 — And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the… 12 votes
Colossians 1:7
As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;
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- Philemon 1:23 — There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus; 13 votes
- Colossians 4:12 — Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in… 13 votes
- Hebrews 2:17 — Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and… 7 votes
- Colossians 4:7 — All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and… 7 votes
- Hebrews 3:2 — Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house. 6 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:2 — And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who… 6 votes
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- 1 Corinthians 4:2 — Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 8 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:2 — And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who… 6 votes
- Colossians 4:12 — Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in… 6 votes
- Philemon 1:23 — There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus; 5 votes
Colossians 1:8
Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.
Points to (6)
- Romans 15:30 — Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive… 10 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:7 — For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 8 votes
- Galatians 5:22 — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 7 votes
- Romans 5:5 — And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is… 7 votes
- Colossians 1:4 — Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints, 6 votes
- 1 Peter 1:22 — Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the… 5 votes
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- 2 Timothy 1:7 — For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 59 votes
- Isaiah 11:2 — And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel… 22 votes
- Romans 15:30 — Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive… 3 votes
- Romans 15:14 — And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all… 2 votes
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;
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- James 3:17 — But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of… 39 votes
- Philippians 1:9–11 — And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; 33 votes
- 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… 30 votes
- Ephesians 1:15–20 — Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 26 votes
- Colossians 4:5 — Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. 22 votes
- 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: 21 votes
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- Ephesians 1:17 — That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and… 58 votes
- Philippians 1:9 — And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; 42 votes
- Matthew 6:10 — Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 34 votes
- Colossians 3:16 — Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and… 26 votes
Colossians 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;
Points to (41)
- Ephesians 4:1 — I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are… 61 votes
- Hebrews 13:21 — Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight,… 42 votes
- 2 Peter 1:2–3 — Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 35 votes
- John 15:16 — Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and… 29 votes
- 1 John 3:22 — And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are… 26 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1 — Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us… 21 votes
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- Ephesians 2:10 — For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we… 204 votes
- John 15:5 — I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit:… 151 votes
- Ephesians 4:1 — I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are… 80 votes
- 2 Peter 3:18 — But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and… 57 votes
Colossians 1:11
Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
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- Ephesians 3:16 — That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in… 37 votes
- Philippians 4:13 — I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. 30 votes
- Ephesians 6:10 — Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 17 votes
- Ephesians 4:2 — With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 17 votes
- Romans 5:3–5 — And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 15 votes
- 2 Corinthians 12:9–10 — And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most… 14 votes
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- Philippians 4:13 — I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. 660 votes
- Ephesians 6:10 — Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 91 votes
- Ephesians 3:16 — That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in… 74 votes
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 — And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most… 54 votes
Colossians 1:12
Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
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- Acts 20:32 — And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to… 26 votes
- Ephesians 1:11 — In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh… 18 votes
- Ephesians 1:18 — The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what… 15 votes
- Acts 26:18 — To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they… 13 votes
- Ephesians 3:6 — That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the… 9 votes
- Romans 8:17 — And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him,… 9 votes
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- Acts 20:32 — And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to… 25 votes
- Acts 26:18 — To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they… 23 votes
- John 18:36 — Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants… 15 votes
- Colossians 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… 14 votes
Colossians 1:13
Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
Points to (37)
- Ephesians 5:8 — For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 106 votes
- Acts 26:18 — To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they… 101 votes
- 1 Peter 2:9 — But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew… 86 votes
- Titus 3:3–6 — For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures,… 61 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:12 — That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. 44 votes
- Ephesians 6:12 — For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of… 43 votes
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- Ephesians 6:12 — For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of… 136 votes
- Matthew 6:33 — But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 112 votes
- Luke 4:18 — The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent… 42 votes
- 1 Peter 2:9 — But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew… 27 votes
Colossians 1:14
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Points to (31)
- Ephesians 1:7 — In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 37 votes
- Romans 3:24–25 — Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 35 votes
- 1 Peter 1:19–20 — But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 30 votes
- Hebrews 9:22 — And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. 27 votes
- Hebrews 9:12 — Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having… 27 votes
- Revelation 5:9 — And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou… 26 votes
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- Ephesians 1:7 — In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 51 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:30 — But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification,… 22 votes
- Romans 3:24 — Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 20 votes
- Leviticus 17:11 — For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for… 20 votes
Colossians 1:15
Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
Points to (23)
- Hebrews 1:3 — Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the… 103 votes
- John 14:9 — Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath… 59 votes
- John 1:1 — In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 52 votes
- 2 Corinthians 4:4 — In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the… 43 votes
- John 1:18 — No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath… 40 votes
- John 1:14 — And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten… 35 votes
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- Romans 8:29 — For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be… 286 votes
- Hebrews 1:3 — Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the… 73 votes
- John 1:18 — No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath… 68 votes
- John 14:9 — Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath… 52 votes
Colossians 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:
Points to (26)
- Romans 11:36 — For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. 91 votes
- John 1:3 — All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 80 votes
- 1 Corinthians 8:6 — But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ,… 58 votes
- Hebrews 2:10 — For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to… 48 votes
- 1 Chronicles 29:11 — Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that… 43 votes
- Hebrews 1:2 — Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he… 36 votes
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- Genesis 1:1 — In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 173 votes
- John 1:3 — All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 105 votes
- Revelation 4:11 — Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy… 76 votes
- Hebrews 1:2 — Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he… 34 votes
Colossians 1:17
And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
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- Hebrews 1:3 — Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the… 50 votes
- 1 Corinthians 8:6 — But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ,… 42 votes
- Acts 17:28 — For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are… 21 votes
- John 17:5 — And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world… 21 votes
- John 8:58 — Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. 21 votes
- John 1:1–3 — In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 21 votes
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- John 1:1 — In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 226 votes
- Acts 17:28 — For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are… 58 votes
- John 8:58 — Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. 29 votes
- Proverbs 8:22 — The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. 16 votes
Colossians 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 preeminence.
Points to (33)
- Ephesians 1:22–23 — And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 44 votes
- Revelation 1:5 — And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the… 38 votes
- Ephesians 4:15–16 — But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 22 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:20–23 — But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. 19 votes
- Acts 26:23 — That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew… 16 votes
- Matthew 28:18 — And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 16 votes
Pointed to from (32)
- John 3:30 — He must increase, but I must decrease. 44 votes
- Matthew 16:18 — And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of… 42 votes
- Revelation 1:5 — And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the… 28 votes
- Ephesians 1:23 — Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. 21 votes
Colossians 1:19
For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;
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- Colossians 2:9 — For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 35 votes
- John 1:16 — And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. 21 votes
- Ephesians 1:23 — Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. 18 votes
- Colossians 2:3 — In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 16 votes
- Colossians 3:11 — Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free:… 12 votes
- John 3:34 — For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. 10 votes
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- Colossians 2:9 — For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 50 votes
- John 1:14 — And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten… 41 votes
- John 1:16 — And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. 33 votes
- Haggai 2:9 — The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this… 12 votes
Colossians 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.
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- 2 Corinthians 5:18–21 — And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the… 43 votes
- Ephesians 1:10 — That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both… 36 votes
- 1 John 4:9–10 — In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world,… 30 votes
- Colossians 1:21–22 — And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled 25 votes
- Ephesians 2:13–17 — But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. 25 votes
- Hebrews 2:17 — Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and… 12 votes
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- Ephesians 1:10 — That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both… 53 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:18 — And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the… 39 votes
- John 16:33 — These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation:… 38 votes
- Matthew 1:21 — And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their… 35 votes
Colossians 1:21
And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled
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- Ephesians 2:12 — That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from… 22 votes
- Titus 3:3–7 — For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures,… 17 votes
- Ephesians 2:1–3 — And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 16 votes
- Ephesians 4:18 — Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in… 15 votes
- Romans 5:9–10 — Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. 15 votes
- Ephesians 2:19 — Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the… 10 votes
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- Romans 12:2 — And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove… 107 votes
- Colossians 1:20 — And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I… 25 votes
- Titus 3:3 — For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures,… 20 votes
- Ephesians 2:12 — That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from… 16 votes
Colossians 1:22
In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:
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- Ephesians 5:27 — That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but… 26 votes
- Jude 1:24 — Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his… 20 votes
- Ephesians 1:4 — According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without… 20 votes
- Hebrews 10:10 — By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. 19 votes
- Titus 2:14 — Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar… 13 votes
- Romans 7:4 — Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married… 12 votes
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- Jude 1:24 — Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his… 42 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:8 — Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 40 votes
- 1 Peter 5:10 — But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have… 29 votes
- Ephesians 5:27 — That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but… 23 votes
Colossians 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;
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- Hebrews 3:14 — For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end; 33 votes
- Hebrews 3:6 — But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing… 30 votes
- Matthew 24:13–14 — But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. 25 votes
- Hebrews 10:38 — Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 21 votes
- Galatians 6:9 — And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 21 votes
- Acts 14:22 — Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through… 19 votes
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- 1 Corinthians 15:58 — Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,… 100 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:13 — Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 40 votes
- Acts 4:12 — Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby… 27 votes
- Acts 1:8 — But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me… 26 votes
Colossians 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:
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- Romans 5:3 — And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 21 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:8 — Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of… 18 votes
- 2 Corinthians 1:5–8 — For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. 17 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:9–10 — Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. 14 votes
- Philippians 3:10 — That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made… 14 votes
- Ephesians 3:13 — Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. 11 votes
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- James 1:2 — My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 45 votes
- Matthew 16:24 — Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his… 34 votes
- Philippians 3:10 — That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made… 23 votes
- Matthew 5:12 — Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which… 22 votes
Colossians 1:25
Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;
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- Ephesians 3:2 — If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: 13 votes
- Colossians 1:23 — If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye… 7 votes
- Galatians 2:7–8 — But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of… 6 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:2–5 — Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and… 5 votes
- 1 Timothy 4:6 — If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ,… 3 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 3:2 — And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to… 3 votes
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- Matthew 13:35 — That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will… 17 votes
- Ephesians 3:2 — If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: 11 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:2 — Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and… 8 votes
- 1 Timothy 1:12 — And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the… 7 votes
Colossians 1:26
Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
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- Luke 8:10 — And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables;… 14 votes
- Romans 16:25–26 — Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ,… 13 votes
- Ephesians 3:3–10 — How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, 10 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:7 — But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto… 9 votes
- Matthew 13:11 — He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven,… 9 votes
- Psalms 25:14 — The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. 9 votes
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- John 15:15 — Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you… 25 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:7 — But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto… 24 votes
- Ephesians 1:9 — Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in… 19 votes
- Isaiah 64:4 — For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen,… 14 votes
Colossians 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:
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- John 14:20 — At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. 61 votes
- Romans 8:10 — And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 58 votes
- Ephesians 3:16–17 — That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in… 51 votes
- 1 John 4:4 — Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is… 43 votes
- Galatians 2:20 — I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now… 42 votes
- 1 Corinthians 3:16 — Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 37 votes
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- Philippians 4:19 — But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 38 votes
- Galatians 2:20 — I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now… 24 votes
- 1 Corinthians 13:13 — And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. 21 votes
- 1 Peter 3:15 — But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you… 20 votes
Colossians 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:
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- Ephesians 5:27 — That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but… 28 votes
- Jeremiah 3:15 — And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. 27 votes
- Ephesians 4:11–13 — And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 20 votes
- Matthew 5:48 — Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. 18 votes
- Colossians 3:16 — Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and… 15 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:24–25 — And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 14 votes
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- 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… 27 votes
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 — And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most… 27 votes
- Matthew 5:48 — Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. 24 votes
- Colossians 3:16 — Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and… 12 votes
Colossians 1:29
Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.
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- 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… 17 votes
- Ephesians 1:19 — And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his… 11 votes
- 1 Corinthians 9:25–27 — And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a… 10 votes
- Ephesians 3:7 — Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual… 8 votes
- Philippians 2:13 — For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. 7 votes
- Hebrews 13:21 — Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight,… 6 votes
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- Ephesians 3:20 — Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power… 57 votes
- Ephesians 1:19 — And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his… 17 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:5 — And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. 10 votes
- Colossians 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… 9 votes