Colossians 1:12 cpdv — giving thanks to God the Father, who has made us worthy to have a share in the portion of the saints, in the light.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

— Colossians 1:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Colossians 1 — Context

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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,

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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,

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

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

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

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in whom we have redemption through his blood, the remission of sins.

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He is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of every creature.

Colossians 1:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Colossians 1:12 say?
Colossians 1:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “giving thanks to God the Father, who has made us worthy to have a share in the portion of the saints, in the light. ”
Where is Colossians 1:12 in the Bible?
Colossians 1:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 1, verse 12.
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 1:12.
What translation should I read Colossians 1:12 in?
Colossians 1:12 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 1:12?
Colossians 1:12 reads (CPDV): “giving thanks to God the Father, who has made us worthy to have a share in the portion of the saints, in the light. ” 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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