Colossians 1:9-10
What is written? (ESV)
And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.
What does it say?
As a result, from the day we heard, we have continued to pray for you, asking God that you will be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding. In order that you might walk in a way that’s worthy of Christ our Lord, fully pleasing him and bearing fruit in every good work while increasing in the knowledge of God.
What is its immediate context?
Paul’s letter to the church in Colossae where he confronts false teaching in the form of “human philosophies and traditions”. He goes on to reference “the word of the truth, the gospel” which came to them and “indeed in the whole world it is bearing fruit and increasing” (vs 6).
How Colossians 1:9-10 is applied across Bible answers
What is required to understand the Bible?
Paul and his companions prayed for Christians to gain an understanding of God's word.
