Colossians 1:3

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

Whenever we pray, we always give thanks for you to God, the Father of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah.

Berean Standard Bible:

We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

We give thanks^{G2168} to God^{G2316} and^{G2532} the Father^{G3962} of our^{G2257} Lord^{G2962} Jesus^{G2424} Christ^{G5547}, praying^{G4336} always^{G3842} for^{G4012} you^{G5216},

Cross-References (KJV):

1 Thessalonians 1:2

¶ We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;

Colossians 1:9

¶ For this cause we also, since the day we heard [it], do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

2 Timothy 1:3

I thank God, whom I serve from [my] forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;

Romans 1:8

¶ First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.

Romans 1:9

For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;

1 Corinthians 1:4

I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;

Philippians 1:3

¶ I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

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Commentary for Colossians 1:3

Colossians 1:3 is part of the opening of the Apostle Paul's letter to the church in Colossae, a city in ancient Phrygia, located in what is now modern-day Turkey. This verse reflects the common epistolary practice of the time, where the writer expresses gratitude to God as a prelude to the body of the letter. In this verse, Paul is thanking God, whom he identifies as the Father of Jesus Christ, which underscores the early Christian understanding of the relationship between God and Jesus.

The themes present in this verse include thanksgiving, prayer, and the divine fatherhood of God. Paul's thanksgiving is not just a polite gesture but a theological statement, acknowledging God as the source of all blessings and the one to whom thanks are ultimately due. The mention of prayer indicates Paul's ongoing concern and pastoral commitment to the Colossian believers, which sets the tone for the guidance and teaching he will provide in the rest of the letter. By addressing God as the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Paul affirms the unique relationship between God and Jesus, which is foundational to Christian doctrine, and also emphasizes the inclusion of believers into this divine family through Christ.

Historically, this verse reflects the early Christian practice of offering prayers of thanksgiving and intercession, which were central to their worship and community life. Paul's letter to the Colossians, including this verse, was likely written while he was in prison (around AD 60), and it addresses issues of theology and practice that were pertinent to the young church, such as the nature of Christ, the role of Jewish law, and the worship of angels. Colossians 1:3, therefore, serves as an introduction to a letter that would provide significant theological correction and encouragement to a church wrestling with its identity and faith in the complex religious and cultural environment of the first century.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

Strong's Number: G2168
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εὐχαριστέω
Transliteration: eucharistéō
Pronunciation: yoo-khar-is-teh'-o
Description: from εὐχάριστος; to be grateful, i.e. (actively) to express gratitude (towards); specially, to say grace at a meal:--(give) thank(-ful, -s).
Strong's Number: G2316
There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θεός
Transliteration: theós
Pronunciation: theh'-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
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.
Strong's Number: G3962
There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πατήρ
Transliteration: patḗr
Pronunciation: pat-ayr'
Description: apparently a primary word; a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote):--father, parent.
Strong's Number: G2257
There are 365 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἡμῶν
Transliteration: hēmōn
Pronunciation: hay-mone'
Description: genitive case plural of ἐγώ; of (or from) us:--our (company), us, we.
Strong's Number: G2962
There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κύριος
Transliteration: kýrios
Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.
Strong's Number: G2424
There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
Transliteration: Iēsoûs
Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus.
Strong's Number: G5547
There are 530 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Χριστός
Transliteration: Christós
Pronunciation: khris-tos'
Description: from χρίω; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus:--Christ.
Strong's Number: G4336
There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: προσεύχομαι
Transliteration: proseúchomai
Pronunciation: pros-yoo'-khom-ahee
Description: from πρός and εὔχομαι; to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship:--pray (X earnestly, for), make prayer.
Strong's Number: G3842
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πάντοτε
Transliteration: pántote
Pronunciation: pan'-tot-eh
Description: from πᾶς and ὅτε; every when, i.e. at all times:--alway(-s), ever(-more).
Strong's Number: G4012
There are 304 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: περί
Transliteration: perí
Pronunciation: per-ee'
Description: from the base of πέραν; properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period):--(there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
Strong's Number: G5216
There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑμῶν
Transliteration: hymōn
Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves).

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