New International Version being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, New Living Translation We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, English Standard Version being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy; Berean Standard Bible being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully Berean Literal Bible being empowered with all power according to the power of His glory unto all endurance and patience, with joy King James Bible Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; New King James Version strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy; New American Standard Bible strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all perseverance and patience; joyously NASB 1995 strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously NASB 1977 strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously Legacy Standard Bible being strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously Amplified Bible [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; Berean Annotated Bible being strengthened with all power {dynamei} according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance (perseverance) and patience, and joyfully Christian Standard Bible being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, so that you may have great endurance and patience, joyfully Holman Christian Standard Bible May you be strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience, with joy American Standard Version strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy; Contemporary English Version His glorious power will make you patient and strong enough to endure anything, and you will be truly happy. English Revised Version strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy; GOD'S WORD® Translation We ask him to strengthen you by his glorious might with all the power you need to patiently endure everything with joy. International Standard Version You are being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might, so that you might patiently endure everything with joy NET Bible being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might for the display of all patience and steadfastness, joyfully New Heart English Bible strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, for all endurance and perseverance with joy; Webster's Bible Translation Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, to all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness; Weymouth New Testament 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; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblebeing strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully World English Bible strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, for all endurance and perseverance with joy, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionin all might being made mighty according to the power of His glory, to all endurance and long-suffering with joy. Berean Literal Bible being empowered with all power according to the power of His glory unto all endurance and patience, with joy Young's Literal Translation in all might being made mighty according to the power of His glory, to all endurance and long-suffering with joy. Smith's Literal Translation In all power being able according to the strength of his glory, in all patience and longsuffering with joy. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleStrengthened with all might, according to the power of his glory, in all patience and longsuffering with joy, Catholic Public Domain Version being strengthened in every virtue, in accord with the power of his glory, with all patience and longsuffering, with joy, New American Bible strengthened with every power, in accord with his glorious might, for all endurance and patience, with joy New Revised Standard Version 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 Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd be strengthened with all might, according to the greatness of his glory, in all patience and longsuffering, Aramaic Bible in Plain English And that you would be empowered with all strength according to the majesty of his glory with all patience, endurance and joy. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentstrengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, in order to all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness, Godbey New Testament being impowered with all power, according to the might of his glory, in all patience and longsuffering with joy; Haweis New Testament strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and long-suffering with joy; Mace New Testament being fortified in so effectual a manner, as to sustain your trials with constancy and joy: Weymouth New Testament 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; Worrell New Testament strengthened with all power, according to the might of His glory, unto all patience and long-suffering with joy; Worsley New Testament strengthened with all might according to his glorious power, unto all patience and long-suffering with joy; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Thanksgiving and Prayer…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, 11being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully 12giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.… Cross References strengthened with all power Ephesians 3:16 I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, 2 Thessalonians 1:11 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, Isaiah 40:29 He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. according to His glorious might Ephesians 1:19-20 and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength, / which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, 1 Chronicles 29:11-12 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. / Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all. Psalm 63:2 So I have seen You in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and glory. so that you may have full endurance and patience, 2 Corinthians 6:4-6 Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities; / in beatings, imprisonments, and riots; in labor, sleepless nights, and hunger; / in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; James 1:3-4 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 5:10-11 Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. / See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. and joyfully Hebrews 10:34 You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession. James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, 1 Peter 4:13 But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 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. Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. Treasury of Scripture Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, to all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness; Strengthened. Isaiah 45:24 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. 2 Corinthians 12:9 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. Ephesians 3:16 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. Exodus 15:6 Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy. Psalm 63:2 To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Acts 1:8 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. Proverbs 24:10 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. Acts 5:41 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. Romans 2:7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: Jump to Previous Attaining Cheerfully Endurance Enduring Full Glorious Glory Great Joy Joyfulness Joyously Kind Longsuffering Measure Mighty Patience Perseverance Power Prepared Steadfastness Strength Strengthened Troubles UndergoJump to Next Attaining Cheerfully Endurance Enduring Full Glorious Glory Great Joy Joyfulness Joyously Kind Longsuffering Measure Mighty Patience Perseverance Power Prepared Steadfastness Strength Strengthened Troubles UndergoColossians 1 1. After salutation Paul thanks God for the Colossians' faith;7. confirms the doctrine of Epaphras; 9. prays further for their increase in grace; 14. describes the supremacy of Christ; 21. encourages them to receive Jesus Christ, and commends his own ministry. being strengthened with all power Believers receive divine enablement for faithful obedience, spiritual maturity, and steadfast service. Paul prays for strength that reaches beyond natural ability, supplied by the Holy Spirit who dwells within God’s people. The same power displayed in Christ’s resurrection sustains believers amid weakness, temptation, opposition, and suffering. Eph 3:16 I ask that out of the riches of His glory… according to His glorious might God’s inexhaustible strength flows from His holy majesty and sovereign rule over all creation. His glory, once manifested in the tabernacle and temple as the sign of His dwelling presence, is now revealed supremely in Jesus Christ. The Lord does not merely provide enough strength to survive hardship; His might is fully sufficient to preserve His people and accomplish His purposes through them. Eph 1:19-20 and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe.… so that you may have full endurance and patience, God’s power produces perseverance under difficult circumstances and forbearing love toward difficult people. Endurance enables believers to remain faithful when trials persist, while patience restrains resentment and retaliation when wronged. Such character is formed as faith is tested and brought to maturity, reflecting the steadfastness of Christ Himself. 2Co 6:4-6 Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way… and joyfully Christian joy rests in God’s saving grace, His presence, and His certain promises rather than favorable circumstances. Paul could speak of joy while imprisoned because Christ remained supreme and the inheritance of believers remained secure. Joy in suffering bears witness that the gospel has given believers a hope no trial can take away. Heb 10:34 You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted… Persons / Places / Events 1. PaulThe apostle who wrote the letter to the Colossians. He is addressing the believers in Colossae, encouraging them in their faith. 2. Colossae An ancient city in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) where the church to whom Paul is writing is located. 3. The Colossian Church The recipients of Paul's letter, a group of early Christians facing challenges and needing encouragement in their spiritual journey. 4. God The source of the power and might that Paul speaks of, enabling believers to endure and be patient. 5. The Holy Spirit Implicit in the strengthening and empowering of believers, as the Spirit works within them to produce endurance, patience, and joy. Teaching Points Divine EmpowermentBelievers are not left to their own devices; they are empowered by God's glorious might. This empowerment is essential for living a victorious Christian life. Endurance and Patience The Christian journey requires endurance and patience, especially in the face of trials. These qualities are cultivated through reliance on God's strength. Joy in Trials Joy is not dependent on circumstances but is a fruit of the Spirit. Even in difficult times, believers can experience joy through the power of God. Spiritual Growth Strengthening with God's power leads to spiritual growth and maturity. It is a process that involves continual reliance on Him. Prayer for Strength Just as Paul prayed for the Colossians, believers should pray for themselves and others to be strengthened with God's power. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Colossians 1:11?2. How can we be "strengthened with all power" in our daily lives? 3. What role does "glorious might" play in enduring trials with patience? 4. How does Colossians 1:11 connect with Philippians 4:13 about strength in Christ? 5. In what ways can we cultivate "great endurance and patience" today? 6. How can we rely on God's power to face challenges in our community? 7. How does Colossians 1:11 define spiritual strength and endurance in a believer's life? 8. What is the significance of "glorious might" in Colossians 1:11? 9. How does Colossians 1:11 relate to the concept of divine empowerment? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Colossians 1? What Does Colossians 1:11 Mean Being strengthened with all powerPaul’s phrase “being strengthened” points to a continual flow of divine energy. “All power” covers every need—from resisting temptation to carrying out daily responsibilities. Ephesians 6:10 urges us, “Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power,” while 2 Corinthians 12:9 reminds us that Christ’s power is perfected in weakness. Because the strength is His, the supply never runs dry. • Victory over sin (Romans 6:11-14) • Bold witness (Acts 1:8) • Faithful service in everyday tasks (Colossians 3:17) According to His glorious might This empowerment is “according to” God’s own majestic strength, not a limited trickle measured by our ability. Ephesians 1:19-20 says the power that raised Jesus now works in us. Psalm 145:11-12 links God’s glory and might, underscoring that His reputation backs His promise. When God gives from His glory, nothing can deplete the source (Jeremiah 32:17). • The reservoir is God’s character, not human effort. • His glory guarantees the sufficiency of the supply. • We receive as children, not employees (Romans 8:15-17). So that you may have full endurance and patience The goal is steadfast perseverance and longsuffering towards people. Hebrews 12:1-3 shows Jesus as the model of endurance, while James 1:3-4 teaches that trials produce maturity. Romans 12:12 and Colossians 3:12 call believers to patient grace. Practical expressions: • Standing firm in truth when culture shifts (2 Timothy 1:13-14) • Continuing in prayer when answers delay (Luke 18:1-8) • Bearing with difficult people (Ephesians 4:2) And joyfully God empowers us not for grim survival but for Spirit-produced joy. Philippians 4:4 commands, “Rejoice in the Lord always.” James 1:2 tells us to “consider it pure joy” when facing trials, echoing 1 Peter 1:6-8. This joy springs from the Spirit (Galatians 5:22), anchored in salvation and future hope. Sources of sustained joy: • Certainty of salvation (Isaiah 12:3) • Presence of God (Psalm 16:11) • Hope of glory (Romans 5:2) summary Colossians 1:11 promises ongoing, comprehensive strength drawn from God’s own glory. That power equips believers to endure hardships, show patient grace, and overflow with joy. Relying on His limitless might, we can stand firm, keep loving, and keep rejoicing, whatever each day brings. (11) His glorious power.—Properly, the strength of His glory, His glory being His manifestation of Himself in love to man. (Comp. Ephesians 3:16, “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 Ephesians 1:6; Ephesians 1:12; Ephesians 1:14, 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 (James 1:3) as the result of the bracing effect of trial, and is illustrated by the typical example of Job (... 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; Ephesians 1:19; Ephesians 3:16; Ephesians 6:10; 1 Corinthians 16:13; 2 Timothy 1:7, 8; 2 Timothy 2:1, 3, 9, 10; 1 Peter 5:10). The same word is repeated as noun and verb (δύναμις, δυναμόω, power, empower) with a strong Hebraistic sort of emphasis (otherwise in Ephesians 3:16). 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; Ephesians 1:19; Ephesians 6:10), implies "mastery," "sovereign sway," and, except in Hebrews 2:14 ("might of death"), is used in the New Testament only of the power of God. "Glory," as in Philippians 3:21, 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 (2 Corinthians 4:6) and the gospel (1 Timothy 1:11, R.V.), the Christian discerns the might of him from whom it streams forth, and understands how that might is engaged in his behalf (Ephesians 1:19, 20; comp. Isaiah 40:28, 29; Isaiah 42:5, 6); 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. Colossians 3:12; and see Lightfoot, in loc., and Trench's 'Synonyms'). Christ, in his earthly life, was the supreme example of patience (2 Thessalonians 3:5, R.V.; 1 Peter 2:21-23; Hebrews 12:3, 4), which is "wrought by tribulation" (Romans 5:4): long-suffering finds its pattern in God's dealing with "the unthankful and evil" (Romans 2:4; 1 Timothy 1:16; 1 Peter 3:20; 2 Peter 3:15). "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; Philippians 1:29; Romans 5:3; 1 Thessalonians 1:6; 2 Corinthians 1:4-8; 2 Corinthians 6:10; 2 Corinthians 12:9, 10).Parallel Commentaries ... Greek being strengthenedδυναμούμενοι (dynamoumenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1412: To empower, fill with power, strengthen. From dunamis; to enable. with ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: 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 Strong's 3956: 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 Strong's 1411: From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. according to κατὰ (kata) Preposition Strong's 2596: 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 Strong's 846: 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 Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. might κράτος (kratos) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 2904: Dominion, strength, power; a mighty deed. Perhaps a primary word; vigor. so that you may have εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. full πᾶσαν (pasan) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3956: 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 Strong's 5281: Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. From hupomeno; cheerful endurance, constancy. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. patience, μακροθυμίαν (makrothymian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3115: Patience, forbearance, longsuffering. From the same as makrothumos; longanimity, i.e. forbearance or fortitude. [and] joyfully μετὰ (meta) Preposition Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. Additonal Resources Colossians 1:11 Blue Letter BibleColossians 1:11 Bible Gateway Colossians 1:11 Bible.com Colossians 1:11 NIV |
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