Colossians (1 Occurrence)

...Colossians, Epistle to the: Was written by Paul at Rome during his first imprisonment there (Acts 28:16, 30), probably in the spring of AD 57, or, as some think ... biblethesaurus.org/c/colossians.htm - 23k

Epaphras (3 Occurrences)

... Lovely, spoken of by Paul (Colossians 1:7; 4:12) as "his dear fellow-servant," and "a faithful minister of Christ." He was thus evidently with him at Rome when ... biblethesaurus.org/e/epaphras.htm - 9k

Rudiments (5 Occurrences)

... roo'-di-ments (stoicheia, plural of stoicheion (Galatians 4:3, 9 Colossians 2:8, 20 Hebrews 5:12 2 Peter 3:10, 12)): This word occurs 7 t in the New Testament ... biblethesaurus.org/r/rudiments.htm - 13k

Colossae (1 Occurrence)

... It does not appear that Paul had visited this city when he wrote his letter to the church there (Colossians 1:2). He expresses in his letter to Philemon (ver. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/colossae.htm - 9k

Fullness (31 Occurrences)

... by Paul alone, who employs it 12 t, in addition to the frequent use he makes of the verb "to fill." Of these 12, no fewer than 6 are in Ephesians and Colossians... biblethesaurus.org/f/fullness.htm - 22k

Firstbegotten (1 Occurrence)

... Similarly Christ, as "the firstborn of all creation" (Colossians 1:15), is not only prior to it in time, but above it in power and authority. ... biblethesaurus.org/f/firstbegotten.htm - 10k

First-begotten (2 Occurrences)

... Similarly Christ, as "the firstborn of all creation" (Colossians 1:15), is not only prior to it in time, but above it in power and authority. ... biblethesaurus.org/f/first-begotten.htm - 10k

Ministrant (15 Occurrences)

...Colossians 1:7 as ye also learned from Epaphras, our beloved fellow-servant, who is for you a faithful ministrant of the Christ, (YLT). ... biblethesaurus.org/m/ministrant.htm - 11k

Principality (3 Occurrences)

... the Revised Version (British and American)); (b) to superhuman agencies, angelic or demonic (Romans 8:38 Ephesians 3:10; Ephesians 6:12 Colossians 1:16 ... biblethesaurus.org/p/principality.htm - 12k

Sends (94 Occurrences)

... brother. (BBE NIV). Colossians 4:10 Aristarchus my fellow prisoner sends greeting to you, and so does Barnabas's cousin Mark. You ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sends.htm - 32k

Tradition (13 Occurrences)

... In Mark 7:3, 9, 13, Colossians 2:8, this word refers to the arbitrary interpretations of the Jews. In 2 Thessalonians 2:15; 3:6, it is used in a good sense. ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tradition.htm - 17k

Beloved (117 Occurrences)

... In his epistles alone he addresses his disciples 12 times as "beloved." Paul terms "God's elect" "holy and beloved" (Colossians 3:12). ... biblethesaurus.org/b/beloved.htm - 40k

Salute (48 Occurrences)

...Colossians 4:10 Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you ... biblethesaurus.org/s/salute.htm - 19k

Fulness (76 Occurrences)

... filled. (3.) Of the Godhead bodily dwelling in Christ (Colossians 2:9), ie, the whole nature and attributes of God are in Christ. ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fulness.htm - 30k

Elements (7 Occurrences)

... In this sense it is used in Galatians 4:3, 9; Colossians 2:8, 20, where the expressions, "elements of the world," "week and beggarly elements," denote that ... biblethesaurus.org/e/elements.htm - 10k

Affection (30 Occurrences)

... Mention is made of "vile affections" (Romans 1:26) and "inordinate affection" (Colossians 3:5). Christians are exhorted to set their affections on things above ... biblethesaurus.org/a/affection.htm - 20k

Praetorian (2 Occurrences)

... will be seen which this signification of "praetorium" in this passage has on the question of the order in which Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon ... biblethesaurus.org/p/praetorian.htm - 15k

Passion (82 Occurrences)

... and American) "passion" in this sense is the translation of pathos, in its three occurrences: Romans 1:26 (the King James Version "affection"); Colossians 3:5 ... biblethesaurus.org/p/passion.htm - 37k

Dear (120 Occurrences)

... the Revised Version (British and American) correctly changes "dear Son" of the King James Version (Colossians 1:13) into "the Son of his love." HE Jacobs. ... biblethesaurus.org/d/dear.htm - 37k

Tychicus (5 Occurrences)

... 6:21, 22), who, with Trophimus, accompanied Paul on a part of his journey from Macedonia to Jerusalem (Acts 20:4). He is alluded to also in Colossians 4:7 ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tychicus.htm - 14k

Increasing (61 Occurrences)

...Colossians 1:6 For it has reached you, and remains with you, just as it has also spread through the whole world, yielding fruit there and increasing, as it has ... biblethesaurus.org/i/increasing.htm - 24k

Firmly (47 Occurrences)

...Colossians 1:23 if, indeed, you are still firmly holding to faith as your foundation, without ever shifting from your hope that rests on the Good News that you ... biblethesaurus.org/f/firmly.htm - 19k

Fleshly (15 Occurrences)

...Colossians 1:22 in the body of his flesh through the death, to present you holy, and unblemished, and unblameable before himself, (See NAS). ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fleshly.htm - 11k

Dearly-loved (20 Occurrences)

... (WEY). Colossians 1:7 as you learned it from Epaphras our dearly-loved fellow servant. He is to you a faithful minister of Christ in our stead, (WEY). ... biblethesaurus.org/d/dearly-loved.htm - 12k

Bondservant (34 Occurrences)

...Colossians 3:11 where there can't be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondservant, freeman; but Christ is all, and in all. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bondservant.htm - 16k

Assured (28 Occurrences)

...Colossians 2:2 that their hearts may be comforted, being united in love, and to all riches of the full assurance of the understanding, to the full knowledge of ... biblethesaurus.org/a/assured.htm - 14k

Bond (32 Occurrences)

... The word means also oppression or affliction (Psalm 116:16; Philippians 1:7). Christian love is the "bond of perfectness" (Colossians 3:14), and the influences ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bond.htm - 19k

Strengthened (113 Occurrences)

...Colossians 1:11 strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, for all endurance and perseverance with joy; (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV ... biblethesaurus.org/s/strengthened.htm - 37k

Rules (160 Occurrences)

...Colossians 2:20 If you were made free, by your death with Christ, from the rules of the world, why do you put yourselves under the authority of orders (BBE NIV ... biblethesaurus.org/r/rules.htm - 35k

Divine (39 Occurrences)

... (See RSV). Colossians 1:19 For it was the Father's gracious will that the whole of the divine perfections should dwell in Him. (WEY). ... biblethesaurus.org/d/divine.htm - 19k

Complete (246 Occurrences)

... the King James Version translates this "complete" in Colossians 2:10; Colossians 4:12 to express the final and entire attainment of what is treated, leaving ... biblethesaurus.org/c/complete.htm - 37k

Based (40 Occurrences)

...Colossians 1:23 If you keep yourselves safely based in the faith, not moved from the hope of the good news which came to you, and which was given to every ... biblethesaurus.org/b/based.htm - 17k

Inheritance (263 Occurrences)

... to obtain an inheritance" (Matthew 21:38 Luke 12:13 Acts 7:5; Acts 20:32; Acts 26:18 Galatians 3:18 Ephesians 1:11, 14, 18; Ephesians 5:5 Colossians 1:12 ... biblethesaurus.org/i/inheritance.htm - 45k

Dwell (474 Occurrences)

... 2 Timothy 1:14). We are exhorted to "let the word of God dwell in us richly" (Colossians 3:16; Psalm 119:11). Dwell deep occurs ... biblethesaurus.org/d/dwell.htm - 42k

Passions (26 Occurrences)

... and American) "passion" in this sense is the translation of pathos, in its three occurrences: Romans 1:26 (the King James Version "affection"); Colossians 3:5 ... biblethesaurus.org/p/passions.htm - 17k

In (142459 Occurrences)

... Compare 1 Corinthians 15:58 Philippians 3:1; Philippians 4:1, 2, 4, 10 Ephesians 6:1, 10 Colossians 3:18, etc.; (2) the ground of Christian unity, fellowship ... biblethesaurus.org/i/in.htm - 13k

Increase (184 Occurrences)

... Job 10:16 the King James Version; Job 12:23 Numbers 18:30 Deuteronomy 7:13 Ezekiel 22:12 in the Old Testament, and John 3:30 1 Corinthians 3:6; Colossians 2:19 ... biblethesaurus.org/i/increase.htm - 40k

Firstborn (119 Occurrences)

... In three passages (Romans 8:29 Colossians 1:15 Hebrews 1:6), Jesus Christ is the firstborn-among many brethren (Romans 8:29); of every creature (Colossians 1:16 ... biblethesaurus.org/f/firstborn.htm - 46k

Manifested (48 Occurrences)

... manifested is light; (YLT). Colossians 1:8 who has also manifested to us your love in the Spirit. (DBY). Colossians 1:26 even' the mystery ... biblethesaurus.org/m/manifested.htm - 20k

Paul's (34 Occurrences)

... For we are members of one another. Paul's Letter to the Colossians (WEB). ...Colossians 1:26 the mystery which has been hidden for ages and generations. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/paul's.htm - 16k

Anger (387 Occurrences)

... It may, however, become sinful when causeless, or excessive, or protracted (Matthew 5:22; Ephesians 4:26; Colossians 3:8). As ascribed to God, it merely ... biblethesaurus.org/a/anger.htm - 54k

Philemon (2 Occurrences)

... An inhabitant of Colosse, and apparently a person of some note among the citizens (Colossians 4:9; Philemon 1:2). He was brought to a knowledge of the gospel ... biblethesaurus.org/p/philemon.htm - 17k

Earthly (39 Occurrences)

... (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). Colossians 3:2 the things above mind ye, not the things upon the earth, (See NIV). Colossians... biblethesaurus.org/e/earthly.htm - 22k

Minister (150 Occurrences)

... or assistant employed in relation to the ministry of the gospel, as to Paul and Apollos (1 Corinthians 3:5), Tychicus (Ephesians 6:21), Epaphras (Colossians 1:7 ... biblethesaurus.org/m/minister.htm - 40k

Dispensation (8 Occurrences)

... The word is not found with this meaning in Scripture. (2.) A commission to preach the gospel (1 Corinthians 9:17; Ephesians 1:10; 3:2; Colossians 1:25). ... biblethesaurus.org/d/dispensation.htm - 11k

Provoke (64 Occurrences)

... In the New Testament we have parazeloo, "to make jealous" (Romans 10:19; Romans 11:11, 14); parorgizo, "to make angry" (Ephesians 6:4; compare Colossians 3:21 ... biblethesaurus.org/p/provoke.htm - 31k

Barbarian (2 Occurrences)

... another nation. In Colossians 3:11, the word more definitely designates those nations of the Roman empire that did not speak Greek. In ... biblethesaurus.org/b/barbarian.htm - 10k

Aristarchus (6 Occurrences)

... Best ruler, native of Thessalonica (Acts 20:4), a companion of Paul (Acts 19:29; 27:2). He was Paul's "fellow-prisoner" at Rome (Colossians 4:10; Philemon 1:24 ... biblethesaurus.org/a/aristarchus.htm - 10k

Firm (111 Occurrences)

...Colossians 1:23 if, indeed, you are still firmly holding to faith as your foundation, without ever shifting from your hope that rests on the Good News that you ... biblethesaurus.org/f/firm.htm - 34k

Pauline

... of these angelic governors had been unfaithful to their trust and had wrought evil, although God still permitted them to bear rule for a time (Colossians 2:15 ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pauline.htm - 38k

Speech (107 Occurrences)

... communication" (Matthew 5:37 Ephesians 4:29), "words" (Luke 20:20 1 Corinthians 14:9); "persuasiveness of speech" for "enticing words" (Colossians 2:4), etc. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/speech.htm - 36k

Evangelist (2 Occurrences)

... Grammar, section 287). 2. Mentioned Three Times by Name: Paul alone names Luke (Colossians 4:14 2 Timothy 4:11 Philemon 1:24). He does ... biblethesaurus.org/e/evangelist.htm - 23k

Secret (341 Occurrences)

...Colossians 1:26 the truth which has been kept secret from all ages and generations, but has now been revealed to His people, (WEY BBE YLT). ... biblethesaurus.org/s/secret.htm - 39k

Members (54 Occurrences)

... his neighbor. For we are members of one another. Paul's Letter to the Colossians (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Ephesians 5 ... biblethesaurus.org/m/members.htm - 21k

Please (324 Occurrences)

...Colossians 1:10 that you may walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God ... biblethesaurus.org/p/please.htm - 36k

Apostolic (2 Occurrences)

... So as fruits of Paul's work at Ephesus there appear churches at Colosse and Laodicea some hundred and twenty miles away (Colossians 2:1; Colossians 4:16). ... biblethesaurus.org/a/apostolic.htm - 17k

Meekness (14 Occurrences)

... Peculiar promises are made to the meek (Matthew 5:5; Isaiah 66:2). The cultivation of this spirit is enjoined (Colossians 3:12; 1 Timothy 6:11; Zephaniah 2:3 ... biblethesaurus.org/m/meekness.htm - 16k

Riches (118 Occurrences)

... See , eg, Romans 9:23; Romans 11:33 Ephesians 2:7 Philippians 4:19 Colossians 1:27. Compare MAMMON; TREASURE; WEALTH. EJ Forrester. Multi-Version Concordance ... biblethesaurus.org/r/riches.htm - 41k

Act (204 Occurrences)

... (Root in BBE NIV). Colossians 2:6 As therefore you have received the Christ, even Jesus our Lord, live and act in vital union with Him; (WEY). ... biblethesaurus.org/a/act.htm - 36k

Saints (117 Occurrences)

...Colossians 1:2 to the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/saints.htm - 39k

Shadow (72 Occurrences)

... Easton's Bible Dictionary Used in Colossians 2:17; Hebrews 8:5; 10:1 to denote the typical relation of the Jewish to the Christian dispensation. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/shadow.htm - 35k

Assurance (16 Occurrences)

... The "full assurance of understanding" (Colossians 2:2) is an entire unwavering conviction of the truth of the declarations of Scripture, a joyful steadfastness ... biblethesaurus.org/a/assurance.htm - 16k

State (51 Occurrences)

...Colossians 2:13 And to you--dead as you once were in your transgressions and in the uncircumcision of your natural state--He has nevertheless given Life with ... biblethesaurus.org/s/state.htm - 23k

Paul (207 Occurrences)

... First Group (1 and 2 Thessalonians) (b) Second Group (1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Romans, (c) Third Group-(Philippians, Philemon, Colossians, Ephesians) (d ... biblethesaurus.org/p/paul.htm - 101k

Perfection (30 Occurrences)

... and American) "full-grown"; Philippians 3:15, "as many as are perfect," the American Revised Version margin "full-grown"; 1 Corinthians 2:6 Colossians 1:28 ... biblethesaurus.org/p/perfection.htm - 25k

Praying (71 Occurrences)

...Colossians 1:3 We give thanks to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS). ... biblethesaurus.org/p/praying.htm - 27k

Thanks (151 Occurrences)

...Colossians 1:3 We give thanks to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS). ... biblethesaurus.org/t/thanks.htm - 38k

Past (200 Occurrences)

... BBE). Colossians 1:21 You, being in past times alienated and enemies in your mind in your evil works, (WEB ASV BBE). Colossians 1:26 ... biblethesaurus.org/p/past.htm - 37k

Mystery (31 Occurrences)

... The calling of the Gentiles into the Christian Church, so designated (Ephesians 1:9, 10; 3:8-11; Colossians 1:25-27); a truth undiscoverable except by ... biblethesaurus.org/m/mystery.htm - 42k

Maker (55 Occurrences)

... turneth thee to madness"); of emporeuomai, "to traffic," "cheat" (2 Peter 2:3 "make merchandise of you"); of eirenopoieo, "to make peace" (Colossians 1:20); of ... biblethesaurus.org/m/maker.htm - 35k

Always (186 Occurrences)

... (WEY). Colossians 1:3 We give thanks to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, (WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/a/always.htm - 37k

Behalf (140 Occurrences)

...Colossians 1:7 even as you learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful servant of Christ on our behalf, (WEB ASV NAS RSV NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/b/behalf.htm - 37k

Bearing (150 Occurrences)

...Colossians 1:6 which has come to you; even as it is in all the world and is bearing fruit and growing, as it does in you also, since the day you heard and knew ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bearing.htm - 39k

Philosophy (1 Occurrence)

... of Jesus Christ (2) Apostolic Teaching (3) Attitude of New Testament Writers toward Philosophy LITERATURE 1. Definition and Scope: Only found in Colossians 2:8 ... biblethesaurus.org/p/philosophy.htm - 27k

Continue (144 Occurrences)

...Colossians 1:23 if it is so that you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the Good News which you heard, which is ... biblethesaurus.org/c/continue.htm - 36k

Ephesians (4 Occurrences)

... Ephesians, Epistle to. Was written by Paul at Rome about the same time as that to the Colossians, which in many points it resembles. Contents of. ... biblethesaurus.org/e/ephesians.htm - 48k

Fully (153 Occurrences)

...Colossians 1:10 to your walking worthily of the Lord to all pleasing, in every good work being fruitful, and increasing to the knowledge of God, (See RSV). ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fully.htm - 36k

Christ's (64 Occurrences)

...Colossians 1:22 yet now he has reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and without blemish and blameless before him, (See NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/c/christ's.htm - 24k

Body (562 Occurrences)

... Ghost descending in "bodily" (somatic) shape upon the "Son of God" (Luke 3:22), in whom dwelt the "fullness of the Godhead bodily" (somatically) (Colossians 2:9 ... biblethesaurus.org/b/body.htm - 59k

Perfect (205 Occurrences)

... and American) "full-grown"; Philippians 3:15, "as many as are perfect," the American Revised Version margin "full-grown"; 1 Corinthians 2:6 Colossians 1:28 ... biblethesaurus.org/p/perfect.htm - 47k