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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/colossians/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/colossians/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/colossians/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/colossians/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/colossians/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/colossians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />because all the fullness was pleased to dwell in Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/colossians/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For it pleased <i>the Father</i> that in him should all fulness dwell;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/colossians/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For it pleased <i>the Father that</i> in Him all the fullness should dwell,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/colossians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For it was the <i>Father’s</i> good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/colossians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For it was the Father&#8217s good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/colossians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For it was the <i>Father’s</i> good pleasure for all the fulness to dwell in Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/colossians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For in Him all the fullness <i>of God</i> was pleased to dwell,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/colossians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For it pleased the <i>Father</i> for all the fullness [of deity—the sum total of His essence, all His perfection, powers, and attributes] to dwell [permanently] in Him (the Son),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/colossians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/colossians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/colossians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For it was the good pleasure of the Father that in him should all the fulness dwell;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/colossians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />God himself was pleased to live fully in his Son. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/colossians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For it was the good pleasure of the Father that in him should all the fulness dwell;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/colossians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />God was pleased to have all of himself live in Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/colossians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />For it was by God's own decision that the Son has in himself the full nature of God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/colossians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For God was pleased to have all of his divine essence inhabit him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/colossians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/colossians/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in the Son <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/colossians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For all the fullness was pleased to dwell in him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/colossians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For it pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/colossians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For it was the Father's gracious will that the whole of the divine perfections should dwell in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/colossians/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For all the fullness was pleased to dwell in him, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/colossians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />because all the fullness was pleased to dwell in Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/colossians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />because all the fullness was pleased to dwell in Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/colossians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> because in him it did please all the fulness to tabernacle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/colossians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For in him was he pleased that all fulness should dwell:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/colossians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Because in him, it hath well pleased the Father, that all fullness should dwell; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/colossians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For the Father is well-pleased that all fullness reside in him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/colossians/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For in him all the fullness was pleased to dwell, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/colossians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/colossians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For it pleased God to complete all things in him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/colossians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For in him All Fullness is pleased to dwell,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/colossians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />for it pleased <i>the Father</i> that all his fullness should dwell in him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/colossians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />because in him all fulness is pleased to dwell;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/colossians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />For it hath pleased the Father that in him all fulness should dwell;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/colossians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for it seemed good to the father to inhabit the whole body of the church by Christ:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/colossians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For it was the Father's gracious will that the whole of the divine perfections should dwell in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/colossians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />because it was pleasing that in Him all the fulness should dwell;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/colossians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />For it pleased <i>the Father,</i> that all fulness should dwell in Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/colossians/1-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7q-K-qsfihQ?start=166" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/colossians/1.htm">The Supremacy of Christ</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>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. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">For</a> <a href="/greek/2106.htm" title="2106: eudokēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To be well-pleased, think it good, be resolved. From eu and dokeo; to think well of, i.e. Approve; specially, to approbate.">God was pleased to have</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pan (Adj-ANS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">His</a> <a href="/greek/4138.htm" title="4138: plērōma (N-ANS) -- From pleroo; repletion or completion, i.e. what fills, or what is filled.">fullness</a> <a href="/greek/2730.htm" title="2730: katoikēsai (V-ANA) -- To dwell in, settle in, be established in (permanently), inhabit. From kata and oikeo; to house permanently, i.e. Reside.">dwell</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.">in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">20</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a></span><br />The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-16.htm">John 1:16</a></span><br />From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a></span><br />In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a></span><br />Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-9.htm">Ephesians 1:9-10</a></span><br />And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ / as a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a></span><br />The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-19.htm">2 Corinthians 5:19</a></span><br />that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-9.htm">John 14:9</a></span><br />Jesus replied, “Philip, I have been with you all this time, and still you do not know Me? Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21-23</a></span><br />that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. / I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one— / I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-19.htm">Ephesians 3:19</a></span><br />of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36</a></span><br />For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/8-6.htm">1 Corinthians 8:6</a></span><br />yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/2-9.htm">Hebrews 2:9</a></span><br />But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a></span><br />For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-10.htm">Isaiah 53:10</a></span><br />Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2"> For it pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3,9</a></b></br> In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/3-11.htm">Colossians 3:11</a></b></br> Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond <i>nor</i> free: but Christ <i>is</i> all, and in all.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Matthew 11:25-27</a></b></br> At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm">Divine</a> <a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/philippians/2-11.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/colossians/1-11.htm">Full</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-13.htm">Fullness</a> <a href="/philippians/4-12.htm">Fulness</a> <a href="/romans/1-20.htm">Godhead</a> <a href="/colossians/1-10.htm">Good</a> <a href="/philippians/2-13.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Him</a> <a href="/colossians/1-11.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Perfections</a> <a href="/colossians/1-10.htm">Please</a> <a href="/galatians/1-16.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/philippians/2-13.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-4.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/colossians/1-17.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/colossians/1-25.htm">Divine</a> <a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-10.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Full</a> <a href="/colossians/2-9.htm">Fullness</a> <a href="/colossians/2-9.htm">Fulness</a> <a href="/colossians/2-9.htm">Godhead</a> <a href="/colossians/1-23.htm">Good</a> <a href="/colossians/4-6.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-5.htm">Him</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-16.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">Perfections</a> <a href="/colossians/3-22.htm">Please</a> <a href="/colossians/1-27.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-11.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/colossians/2-9.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/colossians/2-9.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Colossians 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/colossians/1-1.htm">After salutation Paul thanks God for the Colossians' faith;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/colossians/1-7.htm">confirms the doctrine of Epaphras;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">prays further for their increase in grace;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/colossians/1-14.htm">describes the supremacy of Christ;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/colossians/1-21.htm">encourages them to receive Jesus Christ, and commends his own ministry.</a></span><br></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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It reflects the sovereign will of God, highlighting that the reconciliation of creation through Christ was not a reluctant decision but one that brought God joy. This aligns with <a href="/isaiah/53-10.htm">Isaiah 53:10</a>, where it is said that it pleased the Lord to crush the suffering servant, indicating God's purposeful plan in redemption.<p><b>to have all His fullness</b><br>The term "fullness" (Greek: pleroma) is significant in the context of combating early Gnostic beliefs that were beginning to infiltrate the church in Colossae. Gnostics claimed that divine fullness was distributed among various emanations or lesser deities. This phrase counters such beliefs by affirming that the entirety of God's nature and attributes are fully present in Christ. This is further supported by <a href="/john/1-16.htm">John 1:16</a>, which speaks of receiving grace upon grace from His fullness.<p><b>dwell in Him</b><br>The concept of dwelling suggests a permanent and complete presence, not a temporary or partial one. This indicates the incarnation, where the divine nature of God took residence in the person of Jesus Christ. The use of "dwell" echoes the Old Testament tabernacle, where God's presence was among His people (<a href="/exodus/25-8.htm">Exodus 25:8</a>). In the New Testament, this is fulfilled in Christ, as seen in <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>, where the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. This affirms the full deity and humanity of Christ, essential for His role as mediator between God and humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The supreme being, creator, and sustainer of the universe, who is pleased to have His fullness dwell in Christ.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure of Christianity, in whom the fullness of God dwells, signifying His divine nature and authority.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who authored the letter to the Colossians, addressing the church in Colossae to affirm the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/colossae.htm">Colossae</a></b><br>An ancient city in Asia Minor, where the church addressed in this letter was located. It was a place influenced by various religious and philosophical ideas.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church.htm">The Church</a></b><br>The body of believers in Colossae, and by extension, all Christians who are recipients of Paul's teachings on the nature of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fullness_of_god_in_christ.htm">The Fullness of God in Christ</a></b><br>Understand that Jesus is not merely a reflection of God but embodies the complete nature and essence of God.<br><br>Recognize the significance of Christ's divinity in our faith, affirming His authority and sufficiency in all things.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_pleasure_of_god.htm">The Pleasure of God</a></b><br>Reflect on the fact that it was God's pleasure to have His fullness dwell in Christ, indicating the divine plan and purpose in the incarnation.<br><br>Consider how this divine pleasure should influence our worship and reverence for Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/christ's_supremacy_and_sufficiency.htm">Christ's Supremacy and Sufficiency</a></b><br>Acknowledge that Christ's divine fullness makes Him supreme over all creation and sufficient for our salvation and spiritual needs.<br><br>Apply this understanding by trusting in Christ alone for guidance, strength, and fulfillment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_with_christ.htm">Unity with Christ</a></b><br>Embrace the truth that as believers, we are united with Christ, who embodies the fullness of God, empowering us to live out our faith.<br><br>Let this unity motivate us to pursue holiness and reflect Christ's character in our daily lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_colossians_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Colossians 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_genesis_apocryphon_about.htm">What does 'fullness of Godhead in Christ' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_indeterminism.htm">What does 'Fullness of God' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'fullness_of_god'_mean.htm">What does "Fullness of God" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_'godhead_in_christ'.htm">What does "fullness of Godhead in Christ" mean?</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>(19) <span class= "bld">For it pleased the Father.</span>--(1) The construction is doubtful. There is nothing corresponding to "the Father" in the original. Our rendering involves the supply of the nominative <span class= "ital">God, i.e., </span>"the Father," or <span class= "ital">Christ</span> to the verb, so that the sentence may run, <span class= "ital">the Father</span> or <span class= "ital">Christ determined of His good pleasure that, </span>&c. The supply of the nominative "Christ" is easier grammatically; but it accords ill with the invariable reference of all things, both by our Lord Himself and His Apostles, ultimately to the good pleasure of the Father. Moreover, the verb is so constantly used of God that the supply of the nominative "God," though unexampled, is far from inadmissible. The simplest grammatical construction would, indeed, be to take "the fulness" as the nominative, and render for <span class= "ital">in Him all the fulness </span>(<span class= "ital">of God</span>)<span class= "ital"> was pleased to dwell.</span> But the personification of "the fulness," common in Gnostic speculation, is hardly after the manner of St. Paul. Perhaps, on the whole, the rendering of our version (which is usually adopted) is to be preferred; especially as it suits better with the following verse. (2) The sense is, however, quite clear, and is enforced by <a href="/colossians/2-9.htm" title=" For in him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.">Colossians 2:9</a>, "In Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily." On the word "fulness" (<span class= "ital">pleroma</span>)<span class= "ital">, </span>see Note on <a href="/ephesians/1-23.htm" title="Which is his body, the fullness of him that fills all in all.">Ephesians 1:23</a>. The "fulness of the Godhead" is the essential nature, comprising all the attributes, of Godhead. The indwelling of such Deity in the humanity of Christ is the ground of all His exaltation as the "Head," "the beginning," the "firstborn from the dead," and the triumphant King, on which St. Paul had already dwelt. By it alone can He be the true Mediator between God and man.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/colossians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 19.</span> <p><span class="note_emph">(b)</span> For in Him he was pleased that all the fulness should dwell; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/colossians/1-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅτι</span> <span class="translit">(hoti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[God] was pleased [to have]</span><br /><span class="grk">εὐδόκησεν</span> <span class="translit">(eudokēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2106.htm">Strong's 2106: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be well-pleased, think it good, be resolved. From eu and dokeo; to think well of, i.e. Approve; specially, to approbate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="grk">πᾶν</span> <span class="translit">(pan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[His]</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸ</span> <span class="translit">(to)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fullness</span><br /><span class="grk">πλήρωμα</span> <span class="translit">(plērōma)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4138.htm">Strong's 4138: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pleroo; repletion or completion, i.e. what fills, or what is filled.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">dwell</span><br /><span class="grk">κατοικῆσαι</span> <span class="translit">(katoikēsai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2730.htm">Strong's 2730: </a> </span><span class="str2">To dwell in, settle in, be established in (permanently), inhabit. From kata and oikeo; to house permanently, i.e. Reside.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him,</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(autō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. 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