Colossians 1:29

New International Reader's Version

That’s what I’m working for. I work hard with all the strength of Christ. His strength works powerfully in me.

Cross References

Luke 13:24

“Try very hard to enter through the narrow door. I tell you, many will try to enter and will not be able to.

Romans 15:20

I have always wanted to preach the good news where Christ was not known. I don’t want to build on what someone else has started.

Romans 15:30

Brothers and sisters, I ask you to join me in my struggle. Join me by praying to God for me. I ask this through the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ. Pray for me with the love the Holy Spirit provides.

1 Corinthians 12:11

All the gifts are produced by one and the same Spirit. He gives gifts to each person, just as he decides.

1 Corinthians 12:6

There are different ways the Spirit works. But the same God is working in all these ways and in all people.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But because of God’s grace I am what I am. And his grace was not wasted on me. No, I have worked harder than all the other apostles. But I didn’t do the work. God’s grace was with me.

2 Corinthians 11:23

Are they serving Christ? I am serving him even more. I’m out of my mind to talk like this! I have worked much harder. I have been in prison more often. I have suffered terrible beatings. Again and again I almost died.

2 Corinthians 13:3

You are asking me to prove that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you. He is powerful among you.

2 Corinthians 5:9

So we try our best to please him. We want to please him whether we are at home in our bodies or away from them.

2 Corinthians 6:5

We don’t give up when we are beaten or put in prison. When people stir up trouble in the streets, we continue to serve God. We work hard for him. We go without sleep and food.

Ephesians 1:19

And you will know God’s great power. It can’t be compared with anything else. His power works for us who believe. It is the same mighty strength

Ephesians 3:20

God is able to do far more than we could ever ask for or imagine. He does everything by his power that is working in us.

Ephesians 3:7

I now serve the good news because God gave me his grace. His power is at work in me.

Philippians 1:27

No matter what happens, live in a way that brings honor to the good news about Christ. Then I will know that you remain strong together in the one Spirit. I will know this if I come and see you or only hear about you. I will know that you work together as one person. I will know that you work to spread the teachings about the good news.

Philippians 1:30

You are going through the same struggle you saw me go through. As you have heard, I am still struggling.

Philippians 2:13

God is working in you. He wants your plans and your acts to fulfill his good purpose.

Philippians 2:16

You will shine as you hold on tight to the word of life. Then I will be able to boast about you on the day Christ returns. I can be happy that I didn’t run or work for nothing.

Colossians 2:1

I want you to know how hard I am working for you. I’m concerned for those who are in Laodicea. I’m also concerned for everyone who has not met me in person.

Colossians 2:12

When you were baptized, you were buried together with Christ. And you were raised to life together with him when you were baptized. You were raised to life by believing in God’s work. God himself raised Jesus from the dead.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras sends greetings. He is one of you. He serves Christ Jesus. He is always praying hard for you. He prays that you will hold on tightly to all that God has in mind for us. He prays that you will keep growing in your knowledge of what God wants. He also prays that you will be completely sure about it.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

Brothers and sisters, I am sure you remember how hard we worked. We labored night and day while we preached to you God’s good news. We didn’t want to cause you any expense.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

We didn’t eat anyone’s food without paying for it. In fact, it was just the opposite. We worked night and day. We worked very hard so that we wouldn’t cause any expense to any of you.

2 Timothy 2:10

So I put up with everything for the good of God’s chosen people. Then they also can be saved. Christ Jesus saves them. He gives them glory that will last forever.

Hebrews 12:4

You struggle against sin. But you have not yet fought to the point of spilling your blood.

Hebrews 13:21

supply you with everything good. Then you can do what he wants. May he do in us what is pleasing to him. We can do it only with the help of Jesus Christ. Give him glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Revelation 2:3

You have been faithful and have put up with a lot of trouble because of me. You have not given up.