Colossians 1:5 nasb — because of the hope laid up for you in heaven, of which you previously heard in the word of truth, the gospel

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"because of the hope laid up for you in heaven, of which you previously heard in the word of truth, the gospel"

— Colossians 1:5, NASB

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Colossians 1 — Context

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To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.

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We give thanks to God, 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 the love which you have for all the saints;

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because of the hope laid up for you in heaven, of which you previously heard in the word of truth, the gospel

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which has come to you, just as in all the world also it is constantly bearing fruit and increasing, even as it has been doing in you also since the day you heard of it and understood the grace of God in truth;

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just as you learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow bond-servant, who is a faithful servant of Christ on our behalf,

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and he also informed us of your love in the Spirit.

Colossians 1:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 1:5 say?
Colossians 1:5 in the NASB reads: “because of the hope laid up for you in heaven, of which you previously heard in the word of truth, the gospel”
Where is Colossians 1:5 in the Bible?
Colossians 1:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 1, verse 5.
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 1:5.
What translation should I read Colossians 1:5 in?
Colossians 1:5 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 1:5?
Colossians 1:5 reads (NASB): “because of the hope laid up for you in heaven, of which you previously heard in the word of truth, the gospel” 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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