Colossians 1:28
“Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:”
Colossians 1:28 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Whom we preach, admonishing every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ;
- DARBYDarby
- whom we announce, admonishing every man, and teaching every man, in all wisdom, to the end that we may present every man perfect in Christ.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus;
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- whom we proclaim, warning every man, and teaching every man, in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.
Context: Colossians 1
26Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
27To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
28Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
29Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.
About Colossians 1: Greeting and Thanksgiving
Paul greets the Colossian church and gives thanks for their faith in Christ and their love for all the saints. He prays for their spiritual growth.
Commentary
Colossians 1 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the power of Jesus Christ and His role in the world. Paul begins by expressing his gratitude to God for the faith of the Colossians and their love for one another. He then goes on to explain the supremacy of Jesus Christ, who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation, and the head of the church. Paul emphasizes that Jesus is the source of all creation and that He is the one who reconciles all things to Himself.