Bible Strands
Colossians 1:11
being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Colossian believers to explain the purpose of his prayer for their spiritual maturity and to bridge into his thanksgiving for their salvation.
The words — δυναμούμενοι (dunamoumenoi) means "being strengthened," and κράτος (kratos) denotes "might."
The thread — The pattern of receiving divine strength for endurance and communal patience runs through Ephesians 3:16, Philippians 4:13, and Ephesians 4:2.
Why it lands — The text asserts that believers possess no inherent capacity for steadfastness and must be empowered by God to sustain endurance, patience, and joy while walking worthily.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
Cross-references
- Ephesians 3:16 I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,
- Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
- Ephesians 4:2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
- Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
- Romans 5:3 Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
- 2 Corinthians 4:7 Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
- James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
- James 5:7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
- 2 Corinthians 6:4 Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;