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Colossians 1:11
ESV being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy;
NIV being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience,
NASB strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all perseverance and patience; joyously
CSB being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, so that you may have great endurance and patience, joyfully
NLT 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,
KJV Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

What does Colossians 1:11 mean?

Paul continues his prayer for the Colossian Christians by asking that they be given additional power. Specifically, Paul prays for them to receive the power of God. The Lord's might, or mighty power, is a common theme in Scripture (Zechariah 4:6). Genesis 49:24 also refers to God as the "Mighty One of Jacob."

Paul also explains that believers have God's power in their lives. First, God's power gives endurance, which is the ability to withstand hardship without failing. The Lord is the "God of endurance" (Romans 15:5), a quality needed by all Christians (Hebrews 10:36). Second, God's power gives patience. Patience is part of the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23) and is an essential part of Christian maturity. Third, God's power gives joy. Joy is also part of the fruit of the Spirit and is one of the clearest differences between the life of the believer and the unbeliever.
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