Colossians 1:8 asv — who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.

American Standard Version

"who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit. "

— Colossians 1:8, American Standard Version

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Colossians 1 — Context

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because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel,

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which is come unto you; even as it is also in all the world bearing fruit and increasing, as it doth in you also, since the day ye heard and knew the grace of God in truth;

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even as ye learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow-servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,

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who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.

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For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

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to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

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strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy;

Colossians 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 1:8 say?
Colossians 1:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit. ”
Where is Colossians 1:8 in the Bible?
Colossians 1:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 1, verse 8.
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 1:8.
What translation should I read Colossians 1:8 in?
Colossians 1:8 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 1:8?
Colossians 1:8 reads (ASV): “who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit. ” 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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