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This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. <a href="/nlt/colossians/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> But you must continue to believe this truth and stand firmly in it. Don’t drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the Good News. The Good News has been preached all over the world, and I, Paul, have been appointed as God’s servant to proclaim it. <a href="/esv/colossians/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, became a minister. <a href="/bsb/colossians/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/colossians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> if indeed you continue in the faith, established and firm, and not being moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, having been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, of which I Paul have become a minister. <a href="/kjv/colossians/1.htm">King James Bible</a> If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister; <a href="/nkjv/colossians/1.htm">New King James Version</a> if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister. <a href="/nasb_/colossians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> if indeed you continue in the faith firmly established and steadfast, and not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, was made a minister. <a href="/nasb/colossians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> if indeed you continue in the faith firmly established and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, was made a minister. <a href="/nasb77/colossians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> if indeed you continue in the faith firmly established and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, was made a minister. <a href="/lsb/colossians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> if indeed you continue in the faith firmly grounded and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, was made a minister. <a href="/amp/colossians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> [and He will do this] if you continue in the faith, well-grounded and steadfast, and not shifting away from the [confident] hope [that is a result] of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which [gospel] I, Paul, was made a minister. <a href="/csb/colossians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> if indeed you remain grounded and steadfast in the faith and are not shifted away from the hope of the gospel that you heard. This gospel has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and I, Paul, have become a servant of it. <a href="/hcsb/colossians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> if indeed you remain grounded and steadfast in the faith and are not shifted away from the hope of the gospel that you heard. This gospel has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and I, Paul, have become a servant of it. <a href="/asv/colossians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> if so be that ye continue in the faith, grounded and stedfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel which ye heard, which was preached in all creation under heaven; whereof I Paul was made a minister. <a href="/cev/colossians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But you must stay deeply rooted and firm in your faith. You must not give up the hope you received when you heard the good news. It was preached to everyone on earth, and I myself have become a servant of this message. <a href="/erv/colossians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> if so be that ye continue in the faith, grounded and stedfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel which ye heard, which was preached in all creation under heaven; whereof I Paul was made a minister. <a href="/gwt/colossians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> This is on the condition that you continue in faith without being moved from the solid foundation of the hope that the Good News contains. You've heard this Good News of which I, Paul, became a servant. It has been spread throughout all creation under heaven. <a href="/gnt/colossians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> You must, of course, continue faithful on a firm and sure foundation, and must not allow yourselves to be shaken from the hope you gained when you heard the gospel. It is of this gospel that I, Paul, became a servant--this gospel which has been preached to everybody in the world. <a href="/isv/colossians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> However, you must remain firmly established and steadfast in the faith, without being moved from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. <a href="/msb/colossians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> if 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. <a href="/net/colossians/1.htm">NET Bible</a> if indeed you remain in the faith, established and firm, without shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard. This gospel has also been preached in all creation under heaven, and I, Paul, have become its servant. <a href="/nheb/colossians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> if it is so that you continue in the faith, established and firm, and not moved away from the hope of the Good News which you heard, which is being proclaimed in all creation under heaven; of which I, Paul, have become a servant. <a href="/wbt/colossians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which hath been preached to every creature which is under heaven; of which I Paul am made a minister; <a href="/wey/colossians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> if, indeed, you are still firmly holding to faith as your foundation, without ever shifting from your hope that rests on the Good News that you have heard, which has been proclaimed in the whole creation under Heaven, and in which I Paul have been appointed to serve. <a href="/web/colossians/1.htm">World English Bible</a> if it is so that you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the Good News which you heard, which is being proclaimed in all creation under heaven, of which I, Paul, was made a servant. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/colossians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> if you also remain in the faith, being founded and settled, and not moved away from the hope of the good news, which you heard, which was preached in all the creation that [is] under Heaven, of which I, Paul, became a servant. <a href="/blb/colossians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> if indeed you continue in the faith, established and firm, and not being moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, having been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, of which I Paul have become a minister. <a href="/ylt/colossians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> if also ye remain in the faith, being founded and settled, and not moved away from the hope of the good news, which ye heard, which was preached in all the creation that is under the heaven, of which I became -- I Paul -- a ministrant. <a href="/slt/colossians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> If indeed ye remain in the faith, founded and firmly fixed, and not moved aside from the hope of the good news, which ye heard, being proclaimed in all creation under heaven; of which I Paul was a servant;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/colossians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> If so ye continue in the faith, grounded and settled, and immoveable from the hope of the gospel which you have heard, which is preached in all the creation that is under heaven, whereof I Paul am made a minister. <a href="/cpdv/colossians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> So then, continue in the faith: well-founded and steadfast and immovable, by the hope of the Gospel that you have heard, which has been preached throughout all creation under heaven, the Gospel of which I, Paul, have become a minister. <a href="/nabre/colossians/1.htm">New American Bible</a> provided that you persevere in the faith, firmly grounded, stable, and not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, am a minister. <a href="/nrsvce/colossians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> provided that you continue securely established and steadfast in the faith, without shifting from the hope promised by the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven. I, Paul, became a servant of this gospel.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/colossians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> If you continue in your faith and your foundation is firm, and if you are not moved from the hope of the gospel, which you have heard, and which has been preached to every creature which is under heaven and for which I, Paul, have become a minister; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/colossians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> If you continue in your faith while your foundation is true, and you are not moved from the hope of The Gospel which you heard, which has been preached in all creation under Heaven, that of which I, Paulus, have become a Minister.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/colossians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> if you continue in the faith, founded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which has been preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, have been made a minister.<CM> <a href="/godbey/colossians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> if you abide in the faith, having been grounded and firm, and not moved from the hope of the gospel which you have heard, having been preached in all creation which is under heaven; whose minister I Paul became. <a href="/haweis/colossians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> if ye abide in faith grounded and firm, and never moved aside from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which hath been preached to the whole creation which is under heaven, of which I Paul am a minister.<CM> <a href="/mace/colossians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> provided you continue well-grounded and settled in the faith, and do not abandon that hope which has been offer'd to you by the gospel, and is proclaim'd to all mankind; of which I Paul am made a minister. <a href="/wey/colossians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> if, indeed, you are still firmly holding to faith as your foundation, without ever shifting from your hope that rests on the Good News that you have heard, which has been proclaimed in the whole creation under Heaven, and in which I Paul have been appointed to serve. <a href="/worrell/colossians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> if, at least, ye continue in the faith, founded and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the Gospel, which ye heard, which was preached in all creation under the heaven, of which I, Paul, was made a minister. <a href="/worsley/colossians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> if so be ye continue grounded and settled in the faith, and be not moved from the gospel, which ye have heard, and which hath been preached throughout the whole creation, of which I Paul am a minister. <a href="/parallel/colossians/1-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7q-K-qsfihQ?start=202" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/colossians/1.htm">The Supremacy of Christ</a> …22But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence— 23<a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/1065.htm" title="1065: ge (Prtcl) -- A primary particle of emphasis or qualification.">indeed</a> <a href="/greek/1961.htm" title="1961: epimenete (V-PIA-2P) -- (a) I remain, tarry, (b) I remain in, persist in. From epi and meno; to stay over, i.e. Remain.">you continue</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pistei (N-DFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">in your faith,</a> <a href="/greek/2311.htm" title="2311: tethemeliōmenoi (V-RPM/P-NMP) -- To found, lay the foundation (lit. and met.). From themelios; to lay a basis for, i.e. erect, or consolidate.">established</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1476.htm" title="1476: hedraioi (Adj-NMP) -- Sitting, seated; steadfast, firm. From a derivative of hezomai; sedentary, i.e. immovable.">firm,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">not</a> <a href="/greek/3334.htm" title="3334: metakinoumenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- Trans: I move away, dislodge, remove. From meta and kineo; to stir to a place elsewhere, i.e. Remove.">moved</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1680.htm" title="1680: elpidos (N-GFS) -- Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. From a primary elpo; expectation or confidence.">hope</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2098.htm" title="2098: euangeliou (N-GNS) -- From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel.">gospel</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hou (RelPro-GNS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: ēkousate (V-AIA-2P) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">you heard,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">which</a> <a href="/greek/2784.htm" title="2784: kērychthentos (V-APP-GNS) -- To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth.">has been proclaimed</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasē (Adj-DFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">every</a> <a href="/greek/2937.htm" title="2937: ktisei (N-DFS) -- From ktizo; original formation.">creature</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).">under</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranon (N-AMS) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">heaven,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hou (RelPro-GNS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">and of which</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I,</a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulos (N-NMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul,</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egenomēn (V-AIM-1S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">have become</a> <a href="/greek/1249.htm" title="1249: diakonos (N-NMS) -- Probably from an obsolete diako; an attendant, i.e. a waiter; specially, a Christian teacher and pastor.">a servant.</a> 24Now 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/10-18.htm">Romans 10:18</a> But I ask, did they not hear? Indeed they did: “Their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.” <a href="/matthew/24-14.htm">Matthew 24:14</a> And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. <a href="/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15</a> And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/ephesians/3-17.htm">Ephesians 3:17-19</a> so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love, / will have power, together with all the saints, to comprehend the length and width and height and depth / of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-1.htm">1 Corinthians 15:1-2</a> Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand firm. / By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. <a href="/2_timothy/2-12.htm">2 Timothy 2:12-13</a> if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; / if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. <a href="/hebrews/3-6.htm">Hebrews 3:6</a> But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast. <a href="/hebrews/3-14.htm">Hebrews 3:14</a> We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first. <a href="/1_peter/1-25.htm">1 Peter 1:25</a> but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you. <a href="/romans/1-5.htm">Romans 1:5</a> Through Him and on behalf of His name, we received grace and apostleship to call all those among the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith. <a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Romans 16:25-26</a> Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past / but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith— <a href="/2_corinthians/1-24.htm">2 Corinthians 1:24</a> Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm. <a href="/galatians/1-6.htm">Galatians 1:6-9</a> I am amazed how quickly you are deserting the One who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— / which is not even a gospel. Evidently some people are troubling you and trying to distort the gospel of Christ. / But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse! ... <a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">Philippians 1:27</a> Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div> If you continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which you have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;ye continue.<a href="/psalms/92-13.htm">Psalm 92:13,14</a> Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God… <a href="/psalms/125-5.htm">Psalm 125:5</a> As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel.<a href="/ezekiel/18-26.htm">Ezekiel 18:26</a> When a righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and dieth in them; for his iniquity that he hath done shall he die.grounded.<a href="/colossians/2-7.htm">Colossians 2:7</a> Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.<a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24,25</a> Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: … <a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Luke 6:48</a> He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.moved.<a href="/john/15-6.htm">John 15:6</a> If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.<a href="/acts/20-24.htm">Acts 20:24</a> But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.<a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a> Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.the hope.<a href="/colossians/1-5.htm">Colossians 1:5</a> For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;<a href="/romans/5-5.htm">Romans 5:5</a> And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.<a href="/galatians/5-5.htm">Galatians 5:5</a> For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.to.<a href="/colossians/1-6.htm">Colossians 1:6</a> Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:<a href="/matthew/24-14.htm">Matthew 24:14</a> And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.<a href="/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15</a> And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/philippians/1-17.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/philippians/1-25.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/colossians/1-15.htm">Creation</a> <a href="/colossians/1-15.htm">Creature</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-17.htm">Established</a> <a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-16.htm">Firmly</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-15.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/colossians/1-19.htm">Good</a> <a href="/colossians/1-6.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-17.htm">Grounded</a> <a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/colossians/1-20.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/philippians/2-16.htm">Holding</a> <a href="/colossians/1-5.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/colossians/1-6.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/colossians/1-7.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/colossians/1-5.htm">News</a> <a href="/colossians/1-1.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/philippians/1-18.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/philippians/1-18.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/colossians/1-7.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/philippians/2-22.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-37.htm">Settled</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-14.htm">Shifting</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-7.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/colossians/1-5.htm">Whereof</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/colossians/1-25.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/colossians/2-6.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/colossians/3-11.htm">Creation</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-4.htm">Creature</a> <a href="/colossians/2-7.htm">Established</a> <a href="/colossians/2-5.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/colossians/2-7.htm">Firmly</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/colossians/2-5.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-5.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-3.htm">Grounded</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/colossians/3-1.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/colossians/2-19.htm">Holding</a> <a href="/colossians/1-27.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/colossians/2-5.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/colossians/1-25.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-3.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/colossians/4-7.htm">News</a> <a href="/colossians/4-18.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-9.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-9.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/colossians/1-25.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/colossians/1-25.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/genesis/4-16.htm">Settled</a> <a href="/james/1-17.htm">Shifting</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-2.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/colossians/1-25.htm">Whereof</a><div class="vheading2">Colossians 1</div>1. <a href="/colossians/1-1.htm">After salutation Paul thanks God for the Colossians' faith;</a> 7. <a href="/colossians/1-7.htm">confirms the doctrine of Epaphras;</a> 9. <a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">prays further for their increase in grace;</a> 14. <a href="/colossians/1-14.htm">describes the supremacy of Christ;</a> 21. <a href="/colossians/1-21.htm">encourages them to receive Jesus Christ, and commends his own ministry.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The concept of continuing in faith is a recurring theme in the New Testament, highlighting the importance of steadfastness (<a href="/hebrews/3-14.htm">Hebrews 3:14</a>). The conditional "if" suggests that faith is not a one-time event but a lifelong journey. This aligns with Jesus' teaching in the Parable of the Sower (<a href="/matthew/13.htm">Matthew 13:1-23</a>), where only those who persevere bear fruit.established and firm The imagery here is architectural, suggesting a strong foundation. This echoes Jesus' parable of the wise and foolish builders (<a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a>), where the wise man builds his house on the rock. The terms "established" and "firm" imply a faith that is deeply rooted and unshakeable, akin to the early church's emphasis on being grounded in apostolic teaching (<a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a>).not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard This phrase underscores the centrality of the gospel message and the hope it brings. The "hope of the gospel" refers to the assurance of salvation and eternal life through Jesus Christ (<a href="/titus/1-2.htm">Titus 1:2</a>). The warning against being "moved" suggests the presence of false teachings or pressures that could lead believers astray, a concern Paul addresses in other letters (<a href="/galatians/1-6.htm">Galatians 1:6-9</a>).which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven This hyperbolic expression emphasizes the universal scope of the gospel message. It reflects the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>) and the early church's mission to spread the gospel to all nations. While not literally fulfilled at the time, it signifies the intent and reach of the apostolic mission, as seen in Paul's extensive missionary journeys (Acts 13-28).and of which I, Paul, have become a servant Paul identifies himself as a servant of the gospel, highlighting his role as an apostle and missionary. This servanthood is a recurring theme in Paul's writings, where he often refers to himself as a "servant" or "slave" of Christ (<a href="/romans/1.htm">Romans 1:1</a>). It reflects his commitment to spreading the gospel and his willingness to endure hardships for its sake (<a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">2 Corinthians 11:23-28</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to the Colossians. He identifies himself as a servant of the gospel. 2. <a href="/topical/c/colossae.htm">Colossae</a> An ancient city in Asia Minor, where the recipients of this letter lived. It was a place influenced by various religious and philosophical ideas. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_gospel.htm">The Gospel</a> The good news of Jesus Christ, which Paul emphasizes as the foundation of faith and hope. 4. <a href="/topical/c/creation.htm">Creation</a> Refers to the entirety of the world, indicating the universal scope of the gospel's proclamation. 5. <a href="/topical/f/faith.htm">Faith</a> The steadfast belief and trust in Jesus Christ, which Paul urges the Colossians to maintain.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/continuance_in_faith.htm">Continuance in Faith</a> Believers are called to remain steadfast in their faith, not swayed by false teachings or worldly influences. <a href="/topical/f/foundation_of_the_gospel.htm">Foundation of the Gospel</a> The gospel is the bedrock of Christian hope and must be the central focus of our lives. <a href="/topical/u/universal_proclamation.htm">Universal Proclamation</a> The gospel's reach is universal, reminding us of the global mission to share the good news. <a href="/topical/s/servanthood_in_the_gospel.htm">Servanthood in the Gospel</a> Like Paul, we are called to be servants of the gospel, dedicating our lives to its spread and impact. <a href="/topical/h/hope_anchored_in_christ.htm">Hope Anchored in Christ</a> Our hope is secure in Christ, and we must not be moved from this assurance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_colossians_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Colossians 1</a> <a href="/q/colossians_1_23__gospel_in_unknown_lands.htm">Colossians 1:23 – How could the gospel have been “proclaimed in all creation under heaven” when large parts of the world were still unknown to Paul? </a> <a href="/q/can_you_heal_yourself,_doctor.htm">Can you heal yourself, doctor?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_be_perfect_like_god.htm">Are you living in a way that honors the Gospel?</a> <a href="/q/who'll_attend_the_great_banquet.htm">Who will accept the invitation to the great banquet?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/colossians/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) If.--The word, as in <a href="/ephesians/3-2.htm" title="If you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:">Ephesians 3:2</a>; <a href="/ephesians/4-21.htm" title="If so be that you have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:">Ephesians 4:21</a> (where see Notes), conveys a supposition hardly hypothetical--"If, as I presume;" "If, as I trust." St. Paul cannot refrain from needful warning, but he refuses to anticipate failure.Grounded.--Built on the foundation. Comp. <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm" title="And are built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;">Ephesians 2:20</a>, "built on the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner-stone."Settled.--The result of being so grounded. The word is used in the same sense, but without metaphorical association, in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm" title="Therefore, my beloved brothers, be you steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for as much as you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.">1Corinthians 15:58</a>, "stedfast, unmoveable," as here "settled and not being moved."The hope.--See Note on <a href="/colossians/1-5.htm" title=" For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof you heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;">Colossians 1:5</a>. Here, as there, great emphasis is laid on "hope." But here there may possibly be reference to some ideas (like those spoken of in <a href="/2_timothy/2-18.htm" title="Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.">2Timothy 2:18</a>) that "the resurrection was past already," and that the hope of a true resurrection and a real heaven was either a delusion or a metaphor. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/colossians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 23. - If at least ye are continuing in the faith, grounded and settled (ver. 4; <a href="/colossians/2-6.htm">Colossians 2:6, 7</a>; <a href="/ephesians/3-18.htm">Ephesians 3:18</a>; <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-17</a>; <a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">Philippians 1:27</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:2</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-15.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:15</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/15-2.htm">1 Corinthians 15:2, 58</a>; <a href="/galatians/1-6.htm">Galatians 1:6</a>; <a href="/galatians/5-1.htm">Galatians 5:1</a>). All that Christ has done and will do for the Colossians, yet depends on their continued faith. Αἴγε (only Pauline in New Testament; containing "the volatile particle γε) suggests, actually (<a href="/galatians/3-4.htm">Galatians 3:4</a>) or rhetorically (<a href="/ephesians/3-2.htm">Ephesians 3:2</a>; <a href="/ephesians/4-21.htm">Ephesians 4:21</a>), a conceivable alternative; if as appears, as one hopes, or fears, or may assume. "Are continuing in" (ἐπιμένετε) is both "abiding by" and "adhering to" (<a href="/romans/6-1.htm">Romans 6:1</a>; <a href="/philippians/1-24.htm">Philippians 1:24</a>, R.V.; <a href="/1_timothy/4-16.htm">1 Timothy 4:16</a>). As present indicative, it implies a (supposed) actual state. "The faith," as regularly in the New Testament, is the act and exercise of faith (subjective), not the content or matter of faith (objective). "Grounded" or "founded," perfect passive, implies a fixed condition (comp. <a href="/colossians/2-7.htm">Colossians 2:7</a>; <a href="/ephesians/3-18.htm">Ephesians 3:18</a>, coupled with "rooted;" <a href="/1_corinthians/3-10.htm">1 Corinthians 3:10-12</a>; <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/2-19.htm">2 Timothy 2:19</a>; also <a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Luke 6:48</a>). "Settled" (ἑδραῖος, from ἕδρα, a seat) is opposed to "moved away," just as in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a>. The words, and not being moved away (or, letting yourselves be moved away), put the same assumption negatively, and more specifically as he adds, from the hope of the gospel; good tidings (vers. 5, 27; <a href="/colossians/3-15.htm">Colossians 3:15, 24</a>; <a href="/ephesians/2-12.htm">Ephesians 2:12</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:3, 10</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/1-9.htm">2 Timothy 1:9-11</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/4-13.htm">2 Corinthians 4:13-5:8</a>; <a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17-25</a>; <a href="/hebrews/3-6.htm">Hebrews 3:6, 14</a>; <a href="/hebrews/6-11.htm">Hebrews 6:11, 18, 19</a>; <a href="/hebrews/10-35.htm">Hebrews 10:35, 36</a>) - that which is its peculiar property and glory, the crown of Christ's redeeming work (ver. 22), the end of his servant's labours (ver. 28), for which, by anticipation, he already gives thanks (ver. 5). but which was directly threatened and brought in question by Colossian error (see notes on Colossians 2:18; 3:15). (The gospel) which you heard (vers. 5, 7: notes), which was preached in all creation that is under the heaven (ver. 6; <a href="/romans/16-26.htm">Romans 16:26</a>; <a href="/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15</a>; <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19, 20</a>; <a href="/matthew/24-14.htm">Matthew 24:14</a>). The transition from "you" to "all creation" resembles that of vers. 5, 6 (comp. vers. 20, 21). "Preached" is literally" heralded," "loudly and officially announced;" so, frequently in St. Paul (see <a href="/2_timothy/1-11.htm">2 Timothy 1:11</a>), also in <a href="/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15</a>. Greek usage does not support the interpretation which makes κτίσις ("creation ") equivalent to "humanity." This sense of the word, which, even in Mark, such interpreters as Bengel, Lange, Alford, reject, is quite Hebraistic and exceptional. The phrase, "all creation," the writer has already used in ver. 15; here, as there (see here), without the article (Revised Text). The universal meaning it carries there is now limited by "under the heaven." The earthly creation subject as it is to Christ, is the sphere of this proclamation, the preaching room which is to resound everywhere with the glad tidings (comp. <a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/98-7.htm">Psalm 98:7</a>; <a href="/isaiah/52-7.htm">Isaiah 52:7</a>; <a href="/isaiah/55-12.htm">Isaiah 55:12</a>; <a href="/revelation/10-2.htm">Revelation 10:2</a>; <a href="/revelation/14-6.htm">Revelation 14:6</a>). And with this range it was proclaimed, for from the first it claimed universal audience. Whereof I became, I Paul, a minister (vers. 24-29; <a href="/ephesians/3-1.htm">Ephesians 3:1-13</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/1-11.htm">1 Timothy 1:11-14</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/2-7.htm">1 Timothy 2:7</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/1-11.htm">2 Timothy 1:11</a>; <a href="/romans/1-5.htm">Romans 1:5</a>; <a href="/romans/11-13.htm">Romans 11:13</a>; <a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Romans 15:15-19</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/3-5.htm">1 Corinthians 3:5, 10</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/9-1.htm">1 Corinthians 9:1, 2, 16, 17</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/4-1.htm">2 Corinthians 4:1-6</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/6-1.htm">2 Corinthians 6:1-10</a>; <a href="/galatians/1-1.htm">Galatians 1:1, 15, 16</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-4.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:4</a>; <a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15</a>; <a href="/acts/26-16.htm">Acts 26:16-18</a>). (For "minister," see ver. 7.) The later Epistles betray a markedly heightened sense in the apostle of the unique dignity and importance of his own position, and those who question their authenticity press this fact against them. But the difference of tone is what one would expect in "such a one as Paul the aged, and now a prisoner also of Christ Jesus" (<a href="/philemon/1-9.htm">Philemon 1:9</a>). As the Gentile Churches grew, reverence for his person deepened; and the success of his life mission became more assured, especially now that the struggle with reactionary Judaism, signalized by the Epistles of the third missionary journey, was to a large extent decided in his favour. The false teachers he is now opposing did not, we should gather, attack the apostle personally; but may rather have claimed to be on his side. The movement of thought we have followed in vers. 15-23 proceeds from Christ's redeeming work to the experience of the Colossians in receiving it, and the labours of the apostle in publishing it; and is parallel to that of <a href="/ephesians/1-20.htm">Ephesians 1:20-3:13</a>. Here, however, the second of these topics has been made quite subordinate (vers. 21-23: comp. Ephesians it.). The third is the subject of our next section. <a href="/commentaries/colossians/1-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>if εἴ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. indeed γε (ge) Particle <a href="/greek/strongs_1065.htm">Strong's 1065: </a> A primary particle of emphasis or qualification. you continue ἐπιμένετε (epimenete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> (a) I remain, tarry, (b) I remain in, persist in. From epi and meno; to stay over, i.e. Remain. in [your] faith, πίστει (pistei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. established τεθεμελιωμένοι (tethemeliōmenoi) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2311.htm">Strong's 2311: </a> To found, lay the foundation (lit. and met.). From themelios; to lay a basis for, i.e. erect, or consolidate. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. firm, ἑδραῖοι (hedraioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1476.htm">Strong's 1476: </a> Sitting, seated; steadfast, firm. From a derivative of hezomai; sedentary, i.e. immovable. not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. moved μετακινούμενοι (metakinoumenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3334.htm">Strong's 3334: </a> Trans: I move away, dislodge, remove. From meta and kineo; to stir to a place elsewhere, i.e. Remove. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. hope ἐλπίδος (elpidos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1680.htm">Strong's 1680: </a> Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. From a primary elpo; expectation or confidence. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. gospel εὐαγγελίου (euangeliou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2098.htm">Strong's 2098: </a> From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. you heard, ἠκούσατε (ēkousate) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. which τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. has been proclaimed κηρυχθέντος (kērychthentos) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2784.htm">Strong's 2784: </a> To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. all πάσῃ (pasē) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. creation κτίσει (ktisei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2937.htm">Strong's 2937: </a> From ktizo; original formation. under ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5259.htm">Strong's 5259: </a> A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). heaven, οὐρανόν (ouranon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. [and] of which οὗ (hou) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. I, ἐγὼ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Paul, Παῦλος (Paulos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. have become ἐγενόμην (egenomēn) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. a servant. διάκονος (diakonos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1249.htm">Strong's 1249: </a> Probably from an obsolete diako; an attendant, i.e. a waiter; specially, a Christian teacher and pastor. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/colossians/1-23.htm">Colossians 1:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/colossians/1-23.htm">Colossians 1:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/colossians/1-23.htm">Colossians 1:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/colossians/1-23.htm">Colossians 1:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/colossians/1-23.htm">Colossians 1:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/colossians/1-23.htm">Colossians 1:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/colossians/1-23.htm">Colossians 1:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/colossians/1-23.htm">Colossians 1:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/colossians/1-23.htm">Colossians 1:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/colossians/1-23.htm">Colossians 1:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/colossians/1-23.htm">NT Letters: Colossians 1:23 If it is so that you continue (Coloss. 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