Colossians 1:10 cpdv — so that you may walk in a manner worthy of God, being pleasing in all things, being fruitful in every good work, and in…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"so that you may walk in a manner worthy of God, being pleasing in all things, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God, "

— Colossians 1:10, Catholic Public Domain Version

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KJV
“That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;”
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ASV
“to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; ”
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WEB
“that you may walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;”
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NET
“so that you may live worthily of the Lord and please him in all respects– bearing fruit in every good deed, growing in the knowledge of God,”
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DRB
“That you may walk worthy of God, in all things pleasing; being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God:”
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BBE
“Living uprightly in the approval of the Lord, giving fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;”
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KJVA
“That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;”
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Colossians 1 — Context

just as you learned it from Epaphras, our most beloved fellow servant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ Jesus.

And he has also manifested to us your love in the Spirit.

Then, too, from the day when we first heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and requesting that you be filled with the knowledge of his will, with all wisdom and spiritual understanding,

so that you may walk in a manner worthy of God, being pleasing in all things, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God,

being strengthened in every virtue, in accord with the power of his glory, with all patience and longsuffering, with joy,

giving thanks to God the Father, who has made us worthy to have a share in the portion of the saints, in the light.

For he has rescued us from the power of darkness, and he has transferred us into the kingdom of the Son of his love,

Colossians 1:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 1:10 say?

Colossians 1:10 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “so that you may walk in a manner worthy of God, being pleasing in all things, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God, ”

Where is Colossians 1:10 in the Bible?

Colossians 1:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 1, verse 10.

Who wrote Colossians?

Colossians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Colossians about?

To a church tempted by a Christ-plus-other-wisdom error, Paul writes one of Scripture's loftiest portraits of Jesus: "by him all things consist." In Christ is all the fullness of deity — and complete sufficiency for the believer. Practical instructions for new-creation living follow.

What are the major themes of Colossians?

Colossians explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, Fullness in Christ, New Life, Family, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of Colossians 1:10.

What translation should I read Colossians 1:10 in?

Colossians 1:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Colossians 1:10?

Colossians 1:10 reads (CPDV): “so that you may walk in a manner worthy of God, being pleasing in all things, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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