Colossians 1:12,16-17
Colossians 1:9-12 The Message (MSG)
Be assured that from the first day we heard of you, we haven’t stopped praying for you, asking God to give you wise minds and spirits attuned to his will, and so acquire a thorough understanding of the ways in which God works. We pray that you’ll live well for the Master, making him proud of you as you work hard in his orchard. As you learn more and more how God works, you will learn how to do your work. We pray that you’ll have the strength to stick it out over the long haul—not the grim strength of gritting your teeth but the glory-strength God gives. It is strength that endures the unendurable and spills over into joy, thanking the Father who makes us strong enough to take part in everything bright and beautiful that he has for us.
Colossians 1:15-18a-15-18a The Message (MSG)
We look at this Son and see the God who cannot be seen. We look at this Son and see God’s original purpose in everything created. For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible, rank after rank after rank of angels—everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him. He was there before any of it came into existence and holds it all together right up to this moment. And when it comes to the church, he organizes and holds it together, like a head does a body.
Colossians 1:12 King James Version (KJV)
giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light
Colossians 1:16-17 King James Version (KJV)
for by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: and he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
Colossians 1:12 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.
Colossians 1:16-17 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.
Colossians 1:12 New Century Version (NCV)
And you will joyfully give thanks to the Father who has made you able to have a share in all that he has prepared for his people in the kingdom of light.
Colossians 1:16-17 New Century Version (NCV)
Through his power all things were made—things in heaven and on earth, things seen and unseen, all powers, authorities, lords, and rulers. All things were made through Christ and for Christ. He was there before anything was made, and all things continue because of him.
Colossians 1:12 American Standard Version (ASV)
giving thanks unto the Father, who made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light
Colossians 1:16-17 American Standard Version (ASV)
for in him were all things created, in the heavens and upon the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and unto him; and he is before all things, and in him all things consist.
Colossians 1:12 New International Version (NIV)
and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.
Colossians 1:16-17 New International Version (NIV)
For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
Colossians 1:12 New King James Version (NKJV)
giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light.
Colossians 1:16-17 New King James Version (NKJV)
For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.
Colossians 1:12 Amplified Bible (AMP)
giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints (God’s people) in the Light.
Colossians 1:16-17 Amplified Bible (AMP)
For by Him all things were created in heaven and on earth, [things] visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities; all things were created and exist through Him [that is, by His activity] and for Him. And He Himself existed and is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. [His is the controlling, cohesive force of the universe.] [Prov 8:22-31]
Colossians 1:12 New Living Translation (NLT)
always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light.
Colossians 1:16-17 New Living Translation (NLT)
for through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see— such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through him and for him. He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together.
Colossians 1:12 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Your hearts can soar with joyful gratitude when you think of how God made you worthy to receive the glorious inheritance freely given to us by living in the light.
Colossians 1:16-17 The Passion Translation (TPT)
For in him was created the universe of things, both in the heavenly realm and on the earth, all that is seen and all that is unseen. Every seat of power, realm of government, principality, and authority—it all exists through him and for his purpose! He existed before anything was made, and now everything finds completion in him.
Colossians 1:12 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.
Colossians 1:16-17 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
