Bible Strands
Colossians 1:3
We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The author addresses the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae at the opening of the letter, immediately following the greeting of grace and peace.
The words — Εὐχαριστοῦμεν (Eucharistoumen) translates literally as "we give thanks," anchoring the sentence in a present, continuous action directed toward God.
The thread — This pattern of constant thanksgiving for a community appears in 1 Thessalonians 1:2, 2 Timothy 1:3, and Colossians 1:9.
Why it lands — The text demands a reader treat intercession for others as the natural occasion for immediate, unceasing gratitude to God the Father.
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The Greek words
King James Version
We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,
Cross-references
- 1 Thessalonians 1:2 We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers
- 2 Timothy 1:3 I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.
- Colossians 1:9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
- Romans 1:8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world.
- 1 Corinthians 1:4 I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you.
- Colossians 1:13 He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son,
- 1 Thessalonians 3:10 Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith.
- Ephesians 1:15 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,
- Ephesians 3:14 ... for this reason I bow my knees before the Father,