Colossians 1:10 net — so that you may live worthily of the Lord and please him in all respects– bearing fruit in every good deed, growing in…

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"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,"

— Colossians 1:10, NET Bible

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Colossians 1 — Context

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You learned the gospel from Epaphras, our dear fellow slave– a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf–

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who also told us of your love in the Spirit.

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Paul’s Prayer for the Growth of the Church For this reason we also, from the day we heard about you, have not ceased praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

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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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being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might for the display of all patience and steadfastness, joyfully

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giving thanks to the Father who has qualified you to share in the saints’ inheritance in the light.

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He delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of the Son he loves,

Colossians 1:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 1:10 say?
Colossians 1:10 in the NET Bible reads: “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,”
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 (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,” 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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