Colossians 1:8

Thanksgiving and Prayer · Colossians 1:3–14
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Translations

Modern
…and who also informed us of your love in the Spirit.
Traditional
Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.
Literal
…the one also having made known to us your love in the Spirit.
Latin
…qui etiam manifestavit nobis dilectionem vestram in spiritu.

Original

Greek
English
…and who also informed us of your love in the Spirit.

Notes

This section starts with a thanksgiving, common in New Testament letters. Paul thanks God for the growth of the faith of the Colossians. He prays they will understand it even more. Through this prayer, Paul shows his concern about the influence of false teachers.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Parallels

1 Corinthians 1:4–9 Philippians 1:3–11

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gospel Letter to the Colossians

Topics

Colosse (Colossae): A City of Phrygia Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Love to Man: A Fruit of the Spirit Love: 0F Man for Jesus