Colossians 1:11
Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
Colossians 1:11 in other translations
| BSB | being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully |
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| WEB | strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, for all endurance and perseverance with joy, |
| ASV | strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy; |
| YLT | in all might being made mighty according to the power of His glory, to all endurance and long-suffering with joy. |
| DARBY | strengthened with all power according to the might of his glory unto all endurance and longsuffering with joy; |
| BBE | Full of strength in the measure of the great power of his glory, so that you may undergo all troubles with joy; |
| Webster | Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, to all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness; |
What does Colossians 1:11 mean?
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Barnes' Notes
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 trims, 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 murmuring. It is only the power of God that can enable us to do that.
And longsuffering. 1Cor 13:4.
With joyfulness. Rom 5:3; 2Cor 7:4. The Syriac version, Chrysostom, and a few Mss. 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.
(i) "Strengthened" Isa 14:24 (k) "patience" Jas 1:4 (l) "joyfulness" Rom 5:3
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Adam Clarke's Commentary
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Colossians 1:9-14
The apostle was constant in prayer, that the believers might be filled with the knowledge of God's will, in all wisdom. Good words will not do without good works. He who undertakes to give strength to his people, is a God of power, and of glorious power. The blessed Spirit is the author of this. In praying for spiritual strength, we are not straitened, or confined in the promises, and should not be so in our hopes…
Colossians 1:11 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Colossians 1:11
- Ephesians 3:16
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
- Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
- Ephesians 6:10
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
- Ephesians 4:2
With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
- Romans 5:3-5
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
- 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 gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
- 2 Corinthians 4:7
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
- James 1:2-4
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
- James 5:7-8
Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
- 2 Corinthians 6:4-6
But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,
- 1 Thessalonians 3:3-4
That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.
- Hebrews 11:34-38
Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented; …
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isa 45:24; 2Co 12:9; Eph 3:16; 6:10; Php 4:13
his.
Ex 15:6; Ps 63:2; Ac 1:8; 2Co 4:7; Jude 1:25
unto.
Pr 24:10; Ac 5:41; Ro 2:7; 5:3-5; 2Co 6:4-6; 12:9,10; Eph 4:2
1Th 3:3,4; 2Ti 2:1-3; Heb 10:34-38; 11:34-38; 12:1,2; Jas 1:2-4
Jas 5:7,8; 2Pe 1:6; Re 14:12
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Context
- 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;
- Colossians 1:11
Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
- Colossians 1:12
Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
Colossians 1:11 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Corroborados de toda fortaleza, conforme á la potencia de su gloria, para toda tolerancia y largura de ánimo con gozo; |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | étant fortifiés en toute force, selon la puissance de sa gloire, pour toute patience et constance, avec joie, |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | gekräftigt mit aller Kraft nach der Macht seiner Herrlichkeit, zu allem Ausharren und aller Langmut mit Freuden; |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | in omni virtute confortati secundum potentiam claritatis ejus, in omni patientia et longanimitate cum gaudio, |