Colossians 2:7

God's Word

Sink your roots in him and build on him. Be strengthened by the faith that you were taught, and overflow with thanksgiving.

Cross References

Psalm 1:3

He is like a tree planted beside streams— a tree that produces fruit in season and whose leaves do not wither. He succeeds in everything he does.

Psalm 92:13

They are planted in the Lord’s house. They blossom in our God’s courtyards.

Isaiah 61:3

⌞He has sent me⌟ to provide for all those who grieve in Zion, to give them crowns instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of ⌞tears of⌟ grief, and clothes of praise instead of a spirit of weakness. They will be called Oaks of Righteousness, the Plantings of the Lord, so that he might display his glory.

Jeremiah 17:8

He will be like a tree that is planted by water. It will send its roots down to a stream. It will not be afraid in the heat of summer. Its leaves will turn green. It will not be anxious during droughts. It will not stop producing fruit.

Luke 6:48

He is like a person who dug down to bedrock to lay the foundation of his home. When a flood came, the floodwaters pushed against that house. But the house couldn’t be washed away because it had a good foundation.

Romans 16:25

God can strengthen you by the Good News and the message I tell about Jesus Christ. He can strengthen you by revealing the mystery that was kept in silence for a very long time

1 Corinthians 1:8

He will continue to give you strength until the end so that no one can accuse you of anything on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:58

So, then, brothers and sisters, don’t let anyone move you off the foundation ⌞of your faith⌟. Always excel in the work you do for the Lord. You know that the hard work you do for the Lord is not pointless.

2 Corinthians 1:21

God establishes us, together with you, in a relationship with Christ. He has also anointed us.

Ephesians 3:17

Then Christ will live in you through faith. I also pray that love may be the ground into which you sink your roots and on which you have your foundation.

Ephesians 4:21

You have certainly heard his message and have been taught his ways. The truth is in Jesus.

Ephesians 5:20

Always thank God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Colossians 1:23

This is on the condition that you continue in faith without being moved from the solid foundation of the hope that the Good News contains. You’ve heard this Good News of which I, Paul, became a servant. It has been spread throughout all creation under heaven.

Colossians 3:17

Everything you say or do should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Whatever happens, give thanks, because it is God’s will in Christ Jesus that you do this.

2 Thessalonians 2:17

may he encourage and strengthen you to do and say everything that is good.

Hebrews 13:15

Through Jesus we should always bring God a sacrifice of praise, that is, words that acknowledge him.

Hebrews 13:9

Don’t get carried away by all kinds of unfamiliar teachings. Gaining inner strength from God’s kindness  is good for us. This strength does not come from following rules about food, rules that don’t help those who follow them.

1 Peter 5:10

God, who shows you his kindness  and who has called you through Christ Jesus to his eternal glory, will restore you, strengthen you, make you strong, and support you as you suffer for a little while.

Jude 1:12

These people are a disgrace at the special meals you share with other believers. They eat with you and don’t feel ashamed. They are shepherds who care ⌞only⌟ for themselves. They are dry clouds blown around by the winds. They are withered, uprooted trees without any fruit. As a result, they have died twice.

Jude 1:20

Dear friends, use your most holy faith to grow. Pray with the Holy Spirit’s help.

Jude 1:24

God can guard you so that you don’t fall and so that you can be full of joy as you stand in his glorious presence without fault.