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COLOSSIANS 1:28 — KING JAMES VERSION 1
Col 1:27Col 1:29
Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
Whom we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ — Paul's proclamation (kēryssa, preach) includes warning (noutheteō, counsel) and teaching (didaskō). 'Everyone' (pantas anthrōpos) is universal: none excluded. 'With all wisdom' (en pasē sophia) uses wisdom-language (key in Colossians) for gospel communication. 'Present mature' (paristēmi teleioi en Christō) uses temple-language: believers are offered mature before God. Maturity is Christological: growth toward Christ-likeness.
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Elena PetrovaNote2mo ago
Mature in Christ
Paul's goal is to present everyone mature in Christ. Not just saved, but developed, grown, mature. I'm realizing that salvation is not the finish line. It's the starting point. The goal is maturity. ...
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