Colossians 1:3

“We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,”

"We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you," - Colossians 1:3
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What does Colossians 1:3 mean?

“Colossians 1:3” in the King James Version reads, “We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,” and its meaning is best felt when it is heard as the opening note of a pastoral letter that is both affectionate and protective. Paul begins…

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A Gratitude-filled Prayer: The Power of Thankfulness in Our Lives

In the epistle to the Colossians, the Apostle Paul opens with profound gratitude and a fervent commitment to prayer. He beautifully encapsulates this in Colossians 1:3: "We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you." This short yet deeply…

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A Prayer of Gratitude and Intercession

Heavenly Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, we come before You with hearts filled with gratitude and reverence. As we reflect upon Your Word in Colossians 1:3, we are reminded of the importance of giving thanks to You, our God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ…

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Colossians 3:21 - "Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged."
Colossians 3:6 - "For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:"
Colossians 3:14 - "And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness."
Colossians 3:23 - "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
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