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Colossians 1:28-1964 bbe — Whom we are preaching; guiding and teaching every man in all wisdom, so that every man may be complete in Christ; And f…

Bible in Basic English

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Whom we are preaching; guiding and teaching every man in all wisdom, so that every man may be complete in Christ;

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And for this purpose I am working, using all my strength by the help of his power which is working in me strongly.

— Colossians 1:28-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Colossians 1:28-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily. ”

  • ASV

    “whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ; whereunto I labor also, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily. ”

  • WEB

    “whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus; for which I also labor, striving according to his working, which works in me mightily.”

  • NET

    “We proclaim him by instructing and teaching all people with all wisdom so that we may present every person mature in Christ. Toward this goal I also labor, struggling according to his power that powerfully works in me.”

  • DRB

    “Whom we preach, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. Wherein also I labour, striving according to his working which he worketh in me in power. ”

  • KJVA

    “Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily. ”

Colossians 1 — Context

25

Of which I became a servant by the purpose of God which was given to me for you, to give effect to the word of God,

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The secret which has been kept from all times and generations, but has now been made clear to his saints,

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To whom God was pleased to give knowledge of the wealth of the glory of this secret among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

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Whom we are preaching; guiding and teaching every man in all wisdom, so that every man may be complete in Christ;

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And for this purpose I am working, using all my strength by the help of his power which is working in me strongly.

Colossians 1:28-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 1:28-1964 say?
Colossians 1:28-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Whom we are preaching; guiding and teaching every man in all wisdom, so that every man may be complete in Christ; And for this purpose I am working, using all my strength by the help of his power which is working in me strongly.”
Where is Colossians 1:28-1964 in the Bible?
Colossians 1:28-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 1, verses 28–1964.
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 1:28-1964.
What translation should I read Colossians 1:28-1964 in?
Colossians 1:28-1964 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 1:28-1964?
Colossians 1:28-1964 reads (BBE): “Whom we are preaching; guiding and teaching every man in all wisdom, so that every man may be complete in Christ; And for this purpose I am working, using all my strength by the help of his power which is working in me strongly.” 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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