Colossians 1:11

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

Complete Jewish Bible:

We pray that you will be continually strengthened with all the power that comes from his glorious might; so that you will be able to persevere and be patient in any situation, joyfully

Berean Standard Bible:

being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully

American Standard Version:

strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Strengthened{G1412} with{G1722} all{G3956} might{G1411}, according to{G2596} his{G846} glorious{G1391} power{G2904}, unto{G1519} all{G3956} patience{G5281} and{G2532} longsuffering{G3115} with{G3326} joyfulness{G5479};

Cross-References (KJV):

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;

Philippians 4:13

  • I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Ephesians 4:2

  • ¶ With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

Ephesians 6:10

  • ¶ Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Romans 5:3

  • And not only [so], but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

Romans 5:5

  • And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

2 Corinthians 4:7

  • But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

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Commentary for Colossians 1:11

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G1412
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δυναμόω
    Transliteration: dynamóō
    Pronunciation: doo-nam-o'-o
    Description: from δύναμις; to enable:--strengthen.
  2. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
  3. Strong's Number: G3956
    There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πᾶς
    Transliteration: pâs
    Pronunciation: pas
    Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
  4. Strong's Number: G1411
    There are 116 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δύναμις
    Transliteration: dýnamis
    Pronunciation: doo'-nam-is
    Description: from δύναμαι; force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself):--ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work.
  5. Strong's Number: G2596
    There are 436 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κατά
    Transliteration: katá
    Pronunciation: kat-ah'
    Description: a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined):--about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from … to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), … by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
  6. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
  7. Strong's Number: G1391
    There are 151 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δόξα
    Transliteration: dóxa
    Pronunciation: dox'-ah
    Description: from the base of δοκέω; glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective):--dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship.
  8. Strong's Number: G2904
    There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κράτος
    Transliteration: krátos
    Pronunciation: krat'-os
    Description: perhaps a primary word; vigor ("great") (literally or figuratively):--dominion, might(-ily), power, strength.
  9. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
  10. Strong's Number: G5281
    There are 31 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑπομονή
    Transliteration: hypomonḗ
    Pronunciation: hoop-om-on-ay'
    Description: from ὑπομένω; cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy:--enduring, patience, patient continuance (waiting).
  11. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  12. Strong's Number: G3115
    There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μακροθυμία
    Transliteration: makrothymía
    Pronunciation: mak-roth-oo-mee'-ah
    Description: from the same as μακροθυμώς; longanimity, i.e. (objectively) forbearance or (subjectively) fortitude:--longsuffering, patience.
  13. Strong's Number: G3326
    There are 445 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μετά
    Transliteration: metá
    Pronunciation: met-ah'
    Description: a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between ἀπό or ἐκ and εἰς or πρός; less intimate than ἐν and less close than σύν):--after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
  14. Strong's Number: G5479
    There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: χαρά
    Transliteration: chará
    Pronunciation: khar-ah'
    Description: from χαίρω; cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight:--gladness, X greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -ous).