Colossians 1:9

Colossians 1:9 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
• New International Version (NIV)For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,
• English Standard Version (ESV)And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
• New King James Version (NKJV)For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

Context of Colossians 1:9

7even as ye learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow-servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf, 8who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit. 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, 10to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy;

Colossians 1:9 word by word

Διὰ τοῦτο καὶ ἡμεῖς, ἀφ᾽ ἧς ἡμέρας ἠκούσαμεν, οὐ παυόμεθα ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν προσευχόμενοι καὶ αἰτούμενοι ἵνα πληρωθῆτε τὴν ἐπίγνωσιν τοῦ θελήματος αὐτοῦ ἐν πάσῃ σοφίᾳ καὶ συνέσει πνευματικῇRead the interlinear

• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• dayἡμέραhēmera · dayG2250
• heardἀκούωakouō · to hearG191
• ceaseπαύωpauō · to ceaseG3973
• prayπροσεύχομαιproseuchomai · to prayG4336
• requestαἰτέωaiteō · to askG154
• filledπληρόωplēroō · to fulfillG4137
• knowledgeἐπίγνωσιςepignōsis · knowledgeG1922
• spiritualπνευματικόςpneumatikos · spiritualG4152
• wisdomσοφίαsophia · wisdomG4678
• understandingσύνεσιςsunesis · understandingG4907

Cross-references for Colossians 1:9

• Colossians 1:3We give thanks to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,
• Romans 1:8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is proclaimed throughout the whole world.
• Ephesians 1:15For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and the love which ye show toward all the saints,
• 1 Samuel 12:23Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Jehovah in ceasing to pray for you: but I will instruct you in the good and the right way.
• Acts 12:5Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him.
• Philippians 1:4always in every supplication of mine on behalf of you all making my supplication with joy,
• 1 Thessalonians 1:3remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;
• 1 Thessalonians 5:17pray without ceasing;
• 2 Thessalonians 1:11To which end we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of your calling, and fulfil every desire of goodness and every work of faith, with power;
• 2 Timothy 1:3I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers in a pure conscience, how unceasing is my remembrance of thee in my supplications, night and day
• Philemon 1:4I thank my God always, making mention of thee in my prayers,
• 1 Corinthians 1:5that in everything ye were enriched in him, in all utterance and all knowledge;
• Ephesians 3:14For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father,
• Philippians 1:9And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;
• Colossians 4:12Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, saluteth you, always striving for you in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.
• Psalms 143:10Teach me to do thy will; For thou art my God: Thy Spirit is good; Lead me in the land of uprightness.

Commentaries on Colossians 1:9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9For this cause - See on Ephesians 1:15-16; (note), where the same sentiment occurs. That ye might be filled - Nothing could satisfy the apostle, either for himself or his hearers, but the fullness of the blessing of the Gospel of peace. The Colossians had knowledge, but they must have more; it is their privilege to be filled with it. As the bright shining of the sun in the firmament of heaven fills the whole world with light and heat, so the light of the…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9Do not cease to pray for you - Colossians 1:3. The progress which they had already made, and the love which they had shown, constituted an encouragement for prayer, and a reason why higher blessings still should be sought. We always feel stimulated and encouraged to pray for those who are doing well. That ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will - They had shown by their faith and love that they were disposed to do his will, and the apostle now…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 9-14Verses 9-14 The apostle was constant in prayer, that the believers might be filled with the knowledge of God's will, in all wisdom. Good words will not do without good works. He who undertakes to give strength to his people, is a God of power, and of glorious power. The blessed Spirit is the author of this. In praying for spiritual strength, we are not straitened, or confined in the promises, and should not be so in our hopes and desires. The grace of God…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 9-10Paul prays that God would help his readers understand the the good news about Jesus better and its full expression in their lives. Spiritual growth leads to a clearer understanding of Christian truth and actions that please the Lord. This understanding gives believers the strength and patience to resist evil (1:11).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 99. we also--on our part. heard it--(Col 1:4). pray--Here he states what in particular he prays for; as in Col 1:3 he stated generally the fact of his praying for them. to desire--"to make request." might be filled--rather, "may be filled"; a verb, often found in this Epistle (Col 4:12, 17). knowledge--Greek, "full and accurate knowledge." Akin to the Greek for "knew" (see on Col 1:6). of his will--as to how ye ought to walk (Ep 5:17); as well as chiefly…Read the comment

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Commentaries on Colossians 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings