Colossians 1:12 KJV — MannaFest

Colossians 1:12

Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:

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ASV

giving thanks unto the Father, who made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light;

WEB

giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.

YLT

Giving thanks to the Father who did make us meet for the participation of the inheritance of the saints in the light,

DBT

giving thanks to the Father, who has made us fit for sharing the portion of the saints in light,

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Colossians — Christ is preeminent — creator and sustainer, the head of the body, the reconciler of all things. Against every philosophy and empty deceit, the full sufficiency of Christ.

Author: Paul, with Timothy (1:1)
Date: c. AD 60–62, from Roman imprisonment

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Acts 20:32
And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
Acts 26:18
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
Ephesians 1:11
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
John 18:36
Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
Ephesians 1:18
The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

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We first find the benefits of redemption in our hearts, and then are led by those streams to the original and fountain-head. The order and connection of the apostle's discourse may be considered in the following manner:-- I. He speaks concerning the operations of the Spirit of grace upon us.

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

It is spoken of as the work of the Father, because the Spirit of grace is the Spirit of the Father, and the Father works in us by his Spirit. Those in whom the work of grace is wrought must give thanks unto the Father. If we have the comfort of it, he must have the glory of it.

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

Inscription and Apostolical Benediction. 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, 2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. The inscription of this epistle is much the same with the rest; only it is observable that, 1.

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

30 ), and will be for ever indebted to the grace of God, which hath sanctified them. Concerning the person of the Redeemer. Glorious things are here said of him; for blessed Paul was full of Christ, and took all occasions to speak honourably of him.

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

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COL 1:12EPH 1:18 ACT 26:18
Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
COL 1:12ACT 26:18 EPH 1:18
Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
COL 1:12EPH 1:11 ROM 8:28
COL 1:12EPH 1:18 2CO 4:6
COL 1:12ROM 8:17 GAL 4:7
COL 1:12ACT 20:32 EPH 1:14
Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
COL 1:12ACT 26:18 1PE 2:9
COL 1:12EPH 1:18 LUK 24:45

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