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May you be filled with joy, <a href="/esv/colossians/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy; <a href="/bsb/colossians/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully <a href="/blb/colossians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might, unto all endurance and patience with joy, <a href="/kjv/colossians/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; <a href="/nkjv/colossians/1.htm">New King James Version</a> strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy; <a href="/nasb_/colossians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all perseverance and patience; joyously <a href="/nasb/colossians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously <a href="/nasb77/colossians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously <a href="/lsb/colossians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> being strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously <a href="/amp/colossians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> [we pray that you may be] strengthened and invigorated with all power, according to His glorious might, to attain every kind of endurance and patience with joy; <a href="/csb/colossians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, so that you may have great endurance and patience, joyfully <a href="/hcsb/colossians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> May you be strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience, with joy <a href="/asv/colossians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy; <a href="/cev/colossians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> His glorious power will make you patient and strong enough to endure anything, and you will be truly happy. <a href="/erv/colossians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy; <a href="/gwt/colossians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We ask him to strengthen you by his glorious might with all the power you need to patiently endure everything with joy. <a href="/isv/colossians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> You are being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might, so that you might patiently endure everything with joy <a href="/msb/colossians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully <a href="/net/colossians/1.htm">NET Bible</a> being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might for the display of all patience and steadfastness, joyfully <a href="/nheb/colossians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, for all endurance and perseverance with joy; <a href="/wbt/colossians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, to all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness; <a href="/wey/colossians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Since His power is so glorious, may you be strengthened with strength of every kind, and be prepared for cheerfully enduring all things with patience and long-suffering; <a href="/web/colossians/1.htm">World English Bible</a> strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, for all endurance and perseverance with joy, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/colossians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> in all might being made mighty according to the power of His glory, to all endurance and long-suffering with joy. <a href="/blb/colossians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might, unto all endurance and patience with joy, <a href="/ylt/colossians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> in all might being made mighty according to the power of His glory, to all endurance and long-suffering with joy. <a href="/slt/colossians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> In all power being able according to the strength of his glory, in all patience and longsuffering with joy.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/colossians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Strengthened with all might, according to the power of his glory, in all patience and longsuffering with joy, <a href="/cpdv/colossians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> being strengthened in every virtue, in accord with the power of his glory, with all patience and longsuffering, with joy, <a href="/nabre/colossians/1.htm">New American Bible</a> strengthened with every power, in accord with his glorious might, for all endurance and patience, with joy <a href="/nrsvce/colossians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/colossians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And be strengthened with all might, according to the greatness of his glory, in all patience and longsuffering, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/colossians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And that you would be empowered with all strength according to the majesty of his glory with all patience, endurance and joy.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/colossians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, in order to all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness, <a href="/godbey/colossians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> being impowered with all power, according to the might of his glory, in all patience and longsuffering with joy; <a href="/haweis/colossians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and long-suffering with joy; <a href="/mace/colossians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> being fortified in so effectual a manner, as to sustain your trials with constancy and joy: <a href="/wey/colossians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Since His power is so glorious, may you be strengthened with strength of every kind, and be prepared for cheerfully enduring all things with patience and long-suffering; <a href="/worrell/colossians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> strengthened with all power, according to the might of His glory, unto all patience and long-suffering with joy; <a href="/worsley/colossians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> strengthened with all might according to his glorious power, unto all patience and long-suffering with joy; <a href="/parallel/colossians/1-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7q-K-qsfihQ?start=93" 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">Thanksgiving and Prayer</a> …10so 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, 11<a href="/greek/1412.htm" title="1412: dynamoumenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- To empower, fill with power, strengthen. From dunamis; to enable.">being strengthened</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.">with</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.">all</a> <a href="/greek/1411.htm" title="1411: dynamei (N-DFS) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">power</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">according to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</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."></a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxēs (N-GFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glorious</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."></a> <a href="/greek/2904.htm" title="2904: kratos (N-ANS) -- Dominion, strength, power; a mighty deed. Perhaps a primary word; vigor.">might</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">so that you may have</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasan (Adj-AFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">full</a> <a href="/greek/5281.htm" title="5281: hypomonēn (N-AFS) -- Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. From hupomeno; cheerful endurance, constancy.">endurance</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3115.htm" title="3115: makrothymian (N-AFS) -- Patience, forbearance, longsuffering. From the same as makrothumos; longanimity, i.e. forbearance or fortitude.">patience,</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">and joyfully</a> <a href="/greek/5479.htm" title="5479: charas (N-GFS) -- Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight."></a> 12giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.…<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="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Ephesians 3:16</a> I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a> I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a> But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a> Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a> For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. <a href="/romans/15-13.htm">Romans 15:13</a> Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-11.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:11-12</a> To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith, / so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">1 Peter 1:5</a> who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-8.htm">1 Corinthians 1:8</a> He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-7.htm">2 Corinthians 4:7-9</a> Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us. / We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. <a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29-31</a> He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. <a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a> Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” <a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7-8</a> The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song. / The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed. <a href="/psalms/138-3.htm">Psalm 138:3</a> On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div> Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, to all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness;Strengthened.<a href="/isaiah/45-24.htm">Isaiah 45:24</a> Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.<a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a> And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.<a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Ephesians 3:16</a> That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;his.<a href="/exodus/15-6.htm">Exodus 15:6</a> Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.<a href="/psalms/63-2.htm">Psalm 63:2</a> To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.<a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.unto.<a href="/proverbs/24-10.htm">Proverbs 24:10</a> If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.<a href="/acts/5-41.htm">Acts 5:41</a> And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.<a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Romans 2:7</a> To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/4-13.htm">Attaining</a> <a href="/acts/24-10.htm">Cheerfully</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">Endurance</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-6.htm">Enduring</a> <a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Full</a> <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/philippians/4-20.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Great</a> <a href="/philippians/4-10.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-47.htm">Joyfulness</a> <a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Joyously</a> <a href="/philippians/4-14.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/romans/9-22.htm">Longsuffering</a> <a href="/philippians/3-21.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-2.htm">Patience</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Perseverance</a> <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Power</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Steadfastness</a> <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-18.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/philippians/4-14.htm">Troubles</a> <a href="/philippians/1-29.htm">Undergo</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Attaining</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-32.htm">Cheerfully</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">Endurance</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-4.htm">Enduring</a> <a href="/colossians/1-19.htm">Full</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-9.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/colossians/1-27.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/colossians/1-27.htm">Great</a> <a href="/colossians/1-24.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-47.htm">Joyfulness</a> <a href="/job/39-13.htm">Joyously</a> <a href="/colossians/3-8.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">Longsuffering</a> <a href="/colossians/1-19.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">Patience</a> <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Perseverance</a> <a href="/colossians/1-13.htm">Power</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-21.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/colossians/2-5.htm">Steadfastness</a> <a href="/colossians/1-29.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/colossians/2-7.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-3.htm">Troubles</a> <a href="/colossians/1-24.htm">Undergo</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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This passive participle indicates that the strength comes not from ourselves but is imparted by God. In the context of the early church, believers faced persecution and challenges, and this divine strengthening was essential for their perseverance. It emphasizes the ongoing process of receiving God's power, suggesting that spiritual growth and resilience are continuous and reliant on divine intervention.with all power The phrase "with all power" underscores the completeness and sufficiency of the strength provided by God. The Greek word "pas" for "all" signifies totality, indicating that there is no aspect of power that is lacking. This power is not limited to physical strength but encompasses spiritual and moral fortitude. Historically, the early Christians needed this comprehensive power to withstand external pressures and internal struggles, reminding us today that God's power is all-encompassing and available for every aspect of our lives.according to His glorious might "According to His glorious might" points to the source and standard of the power given to believers. The Greek word "kratos" for "might" refers to manifested power, while "doxa" for "glorious" highlights the divine majesty and splendor. This phrase assures believers that the power they receive is not ordinary but is rooted in the very nature of God's glorious and majestic strength. It reflects the biblical theme that God's power is both transcendent and immanent, working within us to achieve His purposes.so that you may have full endurance and patience The purpose of this divine strengthening is "so that you may have full endurance and patience." The Greek word "hypomonē" for "endurance" conveys the idea of steadfastness and perseverance under trial, while "makrothymia" for "patience" refers to long-suffering and forbearance. In the historical context of Colossae, believers faced false teachings and societal pressures, necessitating both endurance and patience. This phrase encourages Christians to remain steadfast in their faith, trusting in God's timing and purposes.and joyfully The adverb "joyfully" (Greek "meta charas") adds a dimension of joy to the endurance and patience. This joy is not dependent on circumstances but is a fruit of the Spirit, as described in <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a>. It reflects a deep-seated contentment and delight in God's presence and promises, even amidst trials. The early church's ability to rejoice in suffering was a powerful testimony to their faith, and it serves as an inspiration for believers today to find joy in the journey, knowing that God is at work in and through us.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/colossians/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) His glorious power.--Properly, the strength of His glory, His glory being His manifestation of Himself in love to man. (Comp. <a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm" title="That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;">Ephesians 3:16</a>, "According to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His spirit in the inner man.") On this use of "the glory" of God, frequent in these Epistles, see <a href="/ephesians/1-6.htm" title="To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he has made us accepted in the beloved.">Ephesians 1:6</a>; <a href="/ephesians/1-12.htm" title="That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.">Ephesians 1:12</a>; <a href="/ephesians/1-14.htm" title="Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of his glory.">Ephesians 1:14</a>, and Notes there. The prayer, however, in the Ephesian Epistle looks to "knowledge of the love of Christ" as its object; the prayer here to power of endurance of trial and suffering.Patience and longsuffering with joyfulness.--(1) "Patience" is here "endurance," rather than what we usually call patience. It is spoken of by St. James (<a href="/james/1-3.htm" title="Knowing this, that the trying of your faith works patience.">James 1:3</a>) as the result of the bracing effect of trial, and is illustrated by the typical example of Job (<a href="/james/5-11.htm" title="Behold, we count them happy which endure. You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.">James 5:11</a>). Now a glance at the Book of Job will show that, while in respect of physical trial he is resignation itself (<a href="/job/1-21.htm" title="And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.">Job 1:21</a>; <a href="/job/2-10.htm" title="But he said to her, You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.">Job 2:10</a>), yet that under the spiritual trial, which is the great subject of the book, he is the reverse of what is commonly called patient. He endures and conquers, but it is not without vehement passion and spiritual struggles, occasionally verging on a repining and rebellion, of which he bitterly repents (<a href="/job/41-6.htm" title="Shall the companions make a banquet of him? shall they part him among the merchants?">Job 41:6</a>). (2) To this "patience," therefore, here as elsewhere (<a href="/2_timothy/3-10.htm" title="But you have fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, long-suffering, charity, patience,">2Timothy 3:10</a>), St. Paul adds "longsuffering"--a word generally connected (as in <a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm" title="Charity suffers long, and is kind; charity envies not; charity braggs not itself, is not puffed up,">1Corinthians 13:4</a>) with the temper of gentleness and love, and coming much nearer to the description of our ordinary idea of a "patient" temper, which, in its calm sweetness and gentleness, hardly feels to the utmost such spiritual trials as vexed the righteous soul of Job. Of such longsuffering our Lord's bearing of the insults of the Condemnation and the cruelties of the Passion, when "He was led as a lamb to the slaughter," is the perfect type. (3) Yet even then St. Paul is not content without "joyfulness," in obedience to the command of our Master (<a href="/matthew/5-12.htm" title="Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.">Matthew 5:12</a>), fulfilled in Himself on the cross (<a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm" title="Looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.">Hebrews 12:2</a>). The ground of such joy, so often shown in Christian martyrdom, is given by St. Peter (<a href="/1_peter/4-13.htm" title="But rejoice, inasmuch as you are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, you may be glad also with exceeding joy.">1Peter 4:13</a>), "Rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy." Of that joy St. Paul himself was a bright example in his present captivity. (See <a href="/context/philippians/1-18.htm" title="What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretense, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.">Philippians 1:18-19</a>; <a href="/context/philippians/2-17.htm" title="Yes, and if I be offered on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.">Philippians 2:17-18</a>.) The words therefore form a climax. "Patience" struggles and endures; "long-suffering" endures without a struggle; "joyfulness" endures and glories in suffering. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/colossians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - In all power being empowered, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and long suffering with joyfulness (vers. 24, 29; <a href="/ephesians/1-19.htm">Ephesians 1:19</a>; <a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Ephesians 3:16</a>; <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7, 8</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/2-1.htm">2 Timothy 2:1, 3, 9, 10</a>; <a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">1 Peter 5:10</a>). The same word is repeated as noun and verb (δύναμις, δυναμόω, power, empower) with a strong Hebraistic sort of emphasis (otherwise in <a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Ephesians 3:16</a>). In all (every kind of) power gives the mode, according to the might of his glory the measure, and unto all patience, etc., the end of this Divine strengthening. "Might" (κράτος), in distinction from power (δύναμις) and other synonyms (comp. ver. 29; <a href="/ephesians/1-19.htm">Ephesians 1:19</a>; <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a>), implies "mastery," "sovereign sway," and, except in <a href="/hebrews/2-14.htm">Hebrews 2:14</a> ("might of death"), is used in the New Testament only of the power of God. "Glory," as in <a href="/philippians/3-21.htm">Philippians 3:21</a>, bears a substantive meaning of its own, and is not a mere attributive of "might." It is the splendour of God's revelations of himself, in which his might is So conspicuous. Gazing on this glory, especially as seen in Christ (<a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">2 Corinthians 4:6</a>) and the gospel (<a href="/1_timothy/1-11.htm">1 Timothy 1:11</a>, R.V.), the Christian discerns the might of him from whom it streams forth, and understands how that might is engaged in his behalf (<a href="/ephesians/1-19.htm">Ephesians 1:19, 20</a>; comp. <a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Isaiah 40:28, 29</a>; <a href="/isaiah/42-5.htm">Isaiah 42:5, 6</a>); and this thought fills him with invincible courage and endurance. Patience is steadfastness and stout heartedness under ill fortune (not a mere resigned patience); long suffering is gentleness of temper and magnanimity under ill treatment (comp. <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12</a>; and see Lightfoot, in loc., and Trench's 'Synonyms'). Christ, in his earthly life, was the supreme example of patience (<a href="/2_thessalonians/3-5.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:5</a>, R.V.; <a href="/1_peter/2-21.htm">1 Peter 2:21-23</a>; <a href="/hebrews/12-3.htm">Hebrews 12:3, 4</a>), which is "wrought by tribulation" (<a href="/romans/5-4.htm">Romans 5:4</a>): long-suffering finds its pattern in God's dealing with "the unthankful and evil" (<a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/1-16.htm">1 Timothy 1:16</a>; <a href="/1_peter/3-20.htm">1 Peter 3:20</a>; <a href="/2_peter/3-15.htm">2 Peter 3:15</a>). "With joyfulness" belongs to this clause (Theodoret, Calvin, Bengel, Alford, Lightfoot) rather than the next, and lends a more vivid force to the foregoing words, while comparatively needless if prefixed to those that follow (so, however, Chrysostom, Erasmus, Meyer, Ellicott - "with joy giving thanks," etc.). This paradox is genuinely Pauline, and arises from personal experience (comp. ver. 24; <a href="/philippians/1-29.htm">Philippians 1:29</a>; <a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:6</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/1-4.htm">2 Corinthians 1:4-8</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm">2 Corinthians 6:10</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9, 10</a>). <a href="/commentaries/colossians/1-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>being strengthened δυναμούμενοι (dynamoumenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1412.htm">Strong's 1412: </a> To empower, fill with power, strengthen. From dunamis; to enable. with 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. power δυνάμει (dynamei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. according to κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. glorious δόξης (doxēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. might κράτος (kratos) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2904.htm">Strong's 2904: </a> Dominion, strength, power; a mighty deed. Perhaps a primary word; vigor. so that you may have εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. full πᾶσαν (pasan) Adjective - Accusative 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. endurance ὑπομονὴν (hypomonēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5281.htm">Strong's 5281: </a> Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. From hupomeno; cheerful endurance, constancy. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. patience, μακροθυμίαν (makrothymian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3115.htm">Strong's 3115: </a> Patience, forbearance, longsuffering. From the same as makrothumos; longanimity, i.e. forbearance or fortitude. [and] joyfully μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/colossians/1-11.htm">Colossians 1:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/colossians/1-11.htm">Colossians 1:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/colossians/1-11.htm">Colossians 1:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/colossians/1-11.htm">Colossians 1:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/colossians/1-11.htm">Colossians 1:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/colossians/1-11.htm">Colossians 1:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/colossians/1-11.htm">Colossians 1:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/colossians/1-11.htm">Colossians 1:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/colossians/1-11.htm">Colossians 1:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/colossians/1-11.htm">Colossians 1:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/colossians/1-11.htm">NT Letters: Colossians 1:11 Strengthened with all power according to (Coloss. 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