Colossians 1:5-7
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
5 Because of the hope [of experiencing what is] laid up ([a]reserved and waiting) for you in heaven. Of this [hope] you heard in the past in the message of the truth of the Gospel,
6 Which has come to you. Indeed, in the whole world [that Gospel] is bearing fruit and still is growing [b][by its own inherent power], even as it has done among yourselves ever since the day you first heard and came to know and understand the grace of God in truth. [You came to know the grace or undeserved favor of God in reality, deeply and clearly and thoroughly, becoming accurately and intimately acquainted with it.]
7 You so learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant. He is a faithful minister of Christ in our stead and as our representative and [c]yours.
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- Colossians 1:5 Marvin Vincent, Word Studies in the New Testament.
- Colossians 1:6 Alexander Souter, Pocket Lexicon.
- Colossians 1:7 Many ancient manuscripts read “yours.”
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