Colossians 2:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I want you to know what a struggle I am going through for you, for God's people at Laodicea, and for all those followers who have never met me.

Cross References

Genesis 30:8

Rachel said, “I've struggled hard with my sister, and I've won!” So she named the boy Naphtali.

Luke 22:44

Jesus was in great pain and prayed so sincerely that his sweat fell to the ground like drops of blood.

Acts 20:25

I have gone from place to place, preaching to you about God's kingdom, but now I know that none of you will ever see me again.

Acts 20:38

They were especially sad because Paul had told them, “You will never see me again.” Then they went with him to the ship.

Galatians 4:19

My children, I am in terrible pain until Christ may be seen living in you.

Philippians 1:30

You saw me suffer, and you still hear about my troubles. Now you must suffer in the same way.

Colossians 1:24

I am glad that I can suffer for you. I am pleased also that in my own body I can continue the suffering of Christ for his body, the church.

Colossians 1:29

That's why I work so hard and use the mighty power he gives me.

Colossians 2:5

Even though I am not with you, I keep thinking about you. I am glad to know that you are living as you should and that your faith in Christ is strong.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

As you remember, we had been ill-treated and insulted at Philippi. But God gave us the courage to tell you the good news about him, even though many people caused us trouble.

Hebrews 5:7

God had the power to save Jesus from death. And while Jesus was on earth, he begged God with loud crying and tears to save him. He truly worshipped God, and God listened to his prayers.

1 Peter 1:8

You have never seen Jesus, and you don't see him now. But still you love him and have faith in him, and no words can tell how glad and happy

Revelation 1:11

The voice said, “Write in a book what you see. Then send it to the seven churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”