Colossians 1:5 — King James Version← Study notes
“For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;”
Colossians 1:5 — Greek Interlinear
Greek · Colossians 1:518 words
ℹGreek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.
Church Fathers on Colossians 1:5
“Because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens.” He speaks of the good things to come. This is with a view to their temptations, that they should not seek their rest here. For lest any should say, “And where is the good of their love toward the saints, if they themselves are in affliction?” he says, “We rejoice that you are securing for yourselves a noble reception in heaven.” “Because of the hope,” he says, “which is laid up.” He shows its secureness. “Whereof…
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