Colossians 1:9

New Century Version

Because of this, since the day we heard about you, we have continued praying for you, asking God that you will know fully what he wants. We pray that you will also have great wisdom and understanding in spiritual things

Cross References

Psalm 119:99

I am wiser than all my teachers, because I think about your rules.

Psalm 143:10

Teach me to do what you want, because you are my God. Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

John 7:17

If people choose to do what God wants, they will know that my teaching comes from God and not from me.

Acts 12:5

So Peter was kept in jail, but the church prayed earnestly to God for him.

Romans 12:2

Do not be shaped by this world; instead be changed within by a new way of thinking. Then you will be able to decide what God wants for you; you will know what is good and pleasing to him and what is perfect.

1 Corinthians 1:5

I thank God because in Christ you have been made rich in every way, in all your speaking and in all your knowledge.

Ephesians 1:8

which he has given to us so fully and freely. God, with full wisdom and understanding,

Ephesians 5:10

Try to learn what pleases the Lord.

Ephesians 5:17

So do not be foolish but learn what the Lord wants you to do.

Ephesians 6:6

You must do this not only while they are watching you, to please them. With all your heart you must do what God wants as people who are obeying Christ.

Philippians 1:4

always praying with joy for all of you.

Colossians 1:6

that was told to you. Everywhere in the world that Good News is bringing blessings and is growing. This has happened with you, too, since you heard the Good News and understood the truth about the grace of God.

Colossians 3:16

Let the teaching of Christ live in you richly. Use all wisdom to teach and instruct each other by singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, a servant of Jesus Christ, from your group, also greets you. He always prays for you that you will grow to be spiritually mature and have everything God wants for you.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act with people who are not believers, making the most of every opportunity.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

We continually recall before God our Father the things you have done because of your faith and the work you have done because of your love. And we thank him that you continue to be strong because of your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

Pray continually,

2 Thessalonians 1:11

That is why we always pray for you, asking our God to help you live the kind of life he called you to live. We pray that with his power God will help you do the good things you want and perform the works that come from your faith.

Philemon 1:4

I always thank my God when I mention you in my prayers,

Philemon 1:6

I pray that the faith you share may make you understand every blessing we have in Christ.

Hebrews 10:36

You must hold on, so you can do what God wants and receive what he has promised.

James 1:5

But if any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He is generous to everyone and will give you wisdom without criticizing you.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from God is first of all pure, then peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help those who are troubled and to do good for others. It is always fair and honest.

1 Peter 2:15

It is God’s desire that by doing good you should stop foolish people from saying stupid things about you.

1 Peter 4:2

Strengthen yourselves so that you will live here on earth doing what God wants, not the evil things people want.

1 John 2:17

The world and everything that people want in it are passing away, but the person who does what God wants lives forever.

1 John 5:20

We also know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding so that we can know the True One. And our lives are in the True One and in his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the true God and the eternal life.

1 Samuel 12:23

I will surely not stop praying for you, because that would be sinning against the Lord. I will teach you what is good and right.