Parallel Verses English Standard Version that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God’s mystery, which is Christ, King James Bible That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; American Standard Version that their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may know the mystery of God, even Christ, Douay-Rheims Bible That their hearts may be comforted, being instructed in charity, and unto all riches of fulness of understanding, unto the knowledge of the mystery of God the Father and of Christ Jesus: English Revised Version that their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may know the mystery of God, even Christ, Webster's Bible Translation That their hearts may be comforted, being knit together in love, and to all riches of the full assurance of understanding to the acknowledgment of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; Weymouth New Testament in order that their hearts may be cheered, they themselves being welded together in love and enjoying all the advantages of a reasonable certainty, till at last they attain the full knowledge of God's truth, which is Christ Himself. Colossians 2:2 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesComforted (παρακληθῶσιν) Not so much tranquilized as braced. See on John 14:16. Knit together (συμβιβασθέντες) See on proving, Acts 9:22. In the Septuagint it means to instruct, as Exodus 18:16; Deuteronomy 4:9; Isaiah 40:13 (compare 1 Corinthians 2:16); Psalm 31:8. Used of putting together in one's mind, and so to conclude by comparison. Thus Acts 16:10, assuredly gathering, Rev., concluding. Full assurance (πληροφορίας) Or fullness. See Hebrews 6:11; Hebrews 10:22. Of understanding (συνέσεως) See on Mark 12:33; see on Luke 2:47. To the acknowledgment (εἰς ἐπίγνωσιν) Wrong. Ἑπίγνωσις is the full knowledge, as Colossians 1:9 (note). Rev., that they may know. Of God The best textual authorities add Χριστοῦ of Christ. So Rev., of God, even Christ. Christ is in apposition with mystery. Compare Colossians 1:27. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge their. Isaiah 40:1 Comfort you, comfort you my people, said your God. being. Colossians 3:14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfection. Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity! Acts 4:32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul... all. See on ch. of the full. 1 John 3:19 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. understanding. John 6:69 And we believe and are sure that you are that Christ, the Son of the living God. Ephesians 1:17-19 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory... to the. Colossians 1:9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you... of the Father. Colossians 1:15-17 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature... John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God... John 5:17,23 But Jesus answered them, My Father works till now, and I work... Cross References 1 Kings 3:28 And all Israel heard of the judgment that the king had rendered, and they stood in awe of the king, because they perceived that the wisdom of God was in him to do justice. Matthew 13:11 And he answered them, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. Luke 1:1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, Romans 2:4 Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? Romans 16:25 Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages 1 Corinthians 14:31 For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all be encouraged, Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, Jump to Previous Acknowledgement Acknowledgment Assurance Assured Attain Attaining Certainty Cheered Christ Comforted Complete Encouraged Enjoying Full Gaining God's Heart Hearts Joined Knit Love Mystery Namely Order Purpose Reasonable Resulting Riches Themselves Together True. 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