Colossians 1:9 nasb — For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be fille…

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"For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,"

— Colossians 1:9, NASB

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Colossians 1 — Context

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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.

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For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

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so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;

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strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously

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giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.

Colossians 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 1:9 say?
Colossians 1:9 in the NASB reads: “For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,”
Where is Colossians 1:9 in the Bible?
Colossians 1:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 1, verse 9.
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 1:9.
What translation should I read Colossians 1:9 in?
Colossians 1:9 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 1:9?
Colossians 1:9 reads (NASB): “For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,” 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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