Colossians 2:1

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;

2 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;

3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
For I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me face to face,
KJV
For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
WEB
For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
ASV
For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
DARBY
For I would have you know what combat I have for you, and those in Laodicea, and as many as have not seen my face in flesh;
BLB
For I want you⁺ to know how great a struggle I have for you⁺ and those in Laodicea and as many as have not seen my face in the flesh,
ÅB
For jeg vil at dere skal vite hvor stor strid jeg har for dere og dem i Laodikea og så mange som ikke har sett mitt åsyn i kjødet,
OTB
Jeg vil at dere skal forstå hvor stor en kamp jeg har for dere og for dem i Laodikea, og for alle som ikke har sett meg ansikt til ansikt.
B1930
For jeg vil at I skal vite hvor stor strid jeg har for eder og dem i Laodikea og så mange som ikke har sett mitt åsyn i kjødet,

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Colossians 1:29

    Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

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  • Philippians 1:30

    Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.

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  • Revelation 3:14–22

    And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;

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  • Colossians 4:12–13

    Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

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  • Revelation 1:11

    Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.

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  • Acts 20:38

    Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.

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  • Colossians 1:24

    Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:

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  • Hosea 12:3–4

    He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:

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