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Colossians 1:28

Colossians 1:29 asv — whereunto I labor also, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

American Standard Version

"whereunto I labor also, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily. "

— Colossians 1:29, American Standard Version

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Colossians 1 — Context

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even the mystery which hath been hid for ages and generations: but now hath it been manifested to his saints,

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to whom God was pleased to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

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whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ;

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whereunto I labor also, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

Colossians 1:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 1:29 say?
Colossians 1:29 in the American Standard Version reads: “whereunto I labor also, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily. ”
Where is Colossians 1:29 in the Bible?
Colossians 1:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 1, verse 29.
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 1:29.
What translation should I read Colossians 1:29 in?
Colossians 1:29 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 1:29?
Colossians 1:29 reads (ASV): “whereunto I labor also, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily. ” 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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