Colossians 1:12

Modern English Version

giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled us to be partakers in the inheritance of the saints in light.

Cross References

1 Kings 6:7

The house was built of stone prepared at the quarry, so that neither hammer, nor axe, nor any tool of iron was heard in the house while it was being built.

1 Chronicles 29:20

Then David said to all the assembly, “Bless now the Lord your God.” So all the assembly blessed the Lord, the God of their fathers. They bowed down and paid homage to the Lord and the king.

Psalm 116:7

Return to your rest, O my soul, for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.

Psalm 36:9

For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light.

Psalm 79:13

But we, Your people and the sheep of Your pasture, will give You thanks forever; we will declare Your praise to all generations.

Psalm 97:11

Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.

Proverbs 16:1

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the Lord.

Proverbs 4:18

But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until the full daytime.

Daniel 2:23

I thank and praise You, O God of my fathers; for You have given me wisdom and might, and have made known to me now what we asked of You, for You have made known to us the king’s matter.”

Matthew 25:34

“Then the King will say to those at His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you since the foundation of the world.

John 14:6

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

John 20:17

Jesus said to her, “Stop holding on to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father. But go to My brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.’ ”

John 4:23

Yet the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth. For the Father seeks such to worship Him.

Acts 20:32

“Now, brothers, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.

Acts 26:18

to open their eyes and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.’

Romans 11:17

But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among them and became a partaker with them of the root and richness of the olive tree,

Romans 15:27

It has pleased them indeed, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been partakers of their spiritual things, they also ought to minister to them in material things.

Romans 8:17

and if children, then heirs: heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified with Him.

Romans 9:23

in order to make known the riches of His glory on the vessels of mercy, which He previously prepared for glory,

1 Corinthians 8:6

But for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist. And there is one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.

1 Corinthians 9:23

This I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might partake of it with you.

2 Corinthians 11:14

And no wonder! For even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.

2 Corinthians 5:5

Now He who has created us for this very thing is God, who also has given to us the guarantee of the Spirit.

Ephesians 1:11

In Him also we have received an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His own will,

Ephesians 1:18

that the eyes of your understanding may be enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of His calling and what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance among the saints,

Ephesians 2:18

For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.

Ephesians 3:6

how the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel.

Ephesians 4:6

one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

Ephesians 5:11

And do not have fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness; instead, expose them.

Ephesians 5:20

Give thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Ephesians 5:4

Let there be no filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse joking, which are not fitting. Instead, give thanks.

Ephesians 5:8

For you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light —

Colossians 2:2

that their hearts may be comforted, being knit together in love, and receive all the riches and assurance of full understanding, and knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ,

Colossians 3:15

Let the peace of God, to which also you are called in one body, rule in your hearts. And be thankful.

Colossians 3:17

And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Titus 2:14

who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all lawlessness and purify for Himself a special people, zealous of good works.

Hebrews 12:23

to the general assembly and church of the firstborn, who are enrolled in heaven; to God, the Judge of all; and to the spirits of the righteous ones made complete;

Hebrews 3:1

Therefore, holy brothers, partakers in a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Jesus Christ,

Hebrews 3:14

For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence firmly to the end,

James 3:9

With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who are made in the image of God.

1 Peter 5:1

I exhort the elders who are among you, as one who is also an elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ as well as a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:

1 John 1:3

we declare to you that which we have seen and heard, that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ.

Revelation 21:23

The city has no need of sun or moon to shine in it, for the glory of God is its light, and its lamp is the Lamb.

Revelation 22:14

Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.

Revelation 22:5

Night shall be no more. They need no lamp nor the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they shall reign forever and ever.