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Colossians · read by David Clifford
42 verses, in order. Only the verses David read aloud are shown.
Colossians 1
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Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 06 Glorious Person of Christ
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We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 06 Glorious Person of Christ
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because we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all the saints—Read from NASB1995 · The Prison Epistles 06 Glorious Person of Christ
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the faith and love proceeding from the hope stored up for you in heaven, of which you have already heard in the word of truth, the gospelRead from KJV · The Prison Epistles 06 Glorious Person of Christ
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that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 06 Glorious Person of Christ
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You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 06 Glorious Person of Christ
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and who also informed us of your love in the Spirit.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 06 Glorious Person of Christ
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For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 06 Glorious Person of Christ
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so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 06 Glorious Person of Christ
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being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfullyRead from KJV · The Prison Epistles 06 Glorious Person of Christ
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giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 06 Glorious Person of Christ
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He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son,Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 06 Glorious Person of Christ
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in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.Read from ESV · The Prison Epistles 06 Glorious Person of Christ
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The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 07 col.1:18-Christ Is #1
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For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 07 col.1:18-Christ Is #1
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He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 07 col.1:18-Christ Is #1
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And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 07 col.1:18-Christ Is #1
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For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him,Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 06 Glorious Person of Christ
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and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 06 Glorious Person of Christ
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Once you were alienated from God and were hostile in your minds, engaging in evil deeds.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 07 col.1:18-Christ Is #1
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But now He has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence—Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 07 col.1:18-Christ Is #1
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if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 07 col.1:18-Christ Is #1
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Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 07 col.1:18-Christ Is #1
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I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God,Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 07 col.1:18-Christ Is #1
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the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 07 col.1:18-Christ Is #1
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To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 07 col.1:18-Christ Is #1
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We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 06 Glorious Person of Christ
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To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 07 col.1:18-Christ Is #1
Colossians 3
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Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 07 col.1:18-Christ Is #1
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Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 07 col.1:18-Christ Is #1
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For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.Read from ESV · The Prison Epistles 07 col.1:18-Christ Is #1
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When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 07 col.1:18-Christ Is #1
Colossians 4
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Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,Read from KJV · Key Words in Philippians 02 the Word 'Joy'
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as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 08 Balanced chr.life
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Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.Read from NKJV · The Prison Epistles 08 Balanced chr.life
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Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 08 Balanced chr.life
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I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 08 Balanced chr.life
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With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 08 Balanced chr.life
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Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 08 Balanced chr.life
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Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas send you greetings.Read from NKJV · The Prison Epistles 08 Balanced chr.life
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Tell Archippus: "See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord."Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 08 Balanced chr.life
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This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.Read from KJV · The Prison Epistles 08 Balanced chr.life