Colossians 1:3 kjv — We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,

King James Version

"We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,"

— Colossians 1:3, King James Version

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Colossians 1 — Context

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Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,

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To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,

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Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints,

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For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;

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Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:

Colossians 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 1:3 say?
Colossians 1:3 in the King James Version reads: “We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,”
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 (KJV): “We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,” 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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