Colossians 1:3 bbe — We give praise to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, making prayer for you at all times,

Bible in Basic English

"We give praise to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, making prayer for you at all times,"

— Colossians 1:3, Bible in Basic English

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Colossians 1 — Context

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Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ, by the purpose of God, and Timothy our brother,

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To the saints and true brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.

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We give praise to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, making prayer for you at all times,

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After hearing of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which you have for all the saints,

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Through the hope which is in store for you in heaven; knowledge of which was given to you before in the true word of the good news,

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Which has come to you; and which in all the world is giving fruit and increase, as it has done in you from the day when it came to your ears and you had true knowledge of the grace of God;

Colossians 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 1:3 say?
Colossians 1:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “We give praise to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, making prayer for you at all times,”
Where is Colossians 1:3 in the Bible?
Colossians 1:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 1, verse 3.
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 1:3.
What translation should I read Colossians 1:3 in?
Colossians 1:3 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 1:3?
Colossians 1:3 reads (BBE): “We give praise to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, making prayer for you at all times,” 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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