Colossians 2:2

New International Reader's Version

My goal is that their hearts may be encouraged and strengthened. I want them to be joined together in love. Then their understanding will be rich and complete. They will know the mystery of God. That mystery is Christ.

Cross References

1 Kings 3:28

All the Israelites heard about the decision the king had given. That gave them great respect for him. They saw that God had given him wisdom. They knew that Solomon would do what was right and fair when he judged people.

Psalm 133:1

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in peace!

Isaiah 32:17

Doing what is right will bring peace and rest. When my people do that, they will stay calm and trust in the Lord forever.

Isaiah 40:1

“Comfort my people,” says your God. “Comfort them.

Isaiah 53:11

After he has suffered, he will see the light of life. And he will be satisfied. My godly servant will make many people godly because of what he will accomplish. He will be punished for their sins.

Jeremiah 9:24

But here is what the one who brags should boast about. They should brag that they have the understanding to know me. I want them to know that I am the Lord. No matter what I do on earth, I am always kind, fair and right. And I take delight in this,” announces the Lord.

Matthew 11:25

At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father. You are Lord of heaven and earth. You have hidden these things from wise and educated people. But you have shown them to little children.

Matthew 11:27

“My Father has given all things to me. The Father is the only one who knows the Son. And the only ones who know the Father are the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to make him known.

Matthew 13:11

He replied, “Because you have been given the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven. It has not been given to outsiders.

Luke 1:1

Many people have attempted to write about the things that have taken place among us.

John 10:30

I and the Father are one.”

John 10:38

But what if I do them? Even if you don’t believe me, believe these works. Then you will know and understand that the Father is in me and I am in the Father.”

John 16:15

Everything that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said what the Holy Spirit receives from me he will show to you.”

John 17:3

And what is eternal life? It is knowing you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.

John 5:17

Jesus defended himself. He said to them, “My Father is always doing his work. He is working right up to this day. I am working too.”

John 5:23

Then all people will honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him.

John 6:69

We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.”

Acts 4:32

All the believers were agreed in heart and mind. They didn’t claim that anything they had was their own. Instead, they shared everything they owned.

Romans 15:13

May the God who gives hope fill you with great joy. May you have perfect peace as you trust in him. May the power of the Holy Spirit fill you with hope.

Romans 16:25

May God receive glory. He is able to strengthen your faith. He does this in keeping with the good news and the message I preach. It is the message about Jesus Christ. This message is in keeping with the mystery hidden for a very long time.

Romans 2:4

Do you disrespect God’s great kindness and favor? Do you disrespect God when he is patient with you? Don’t you realize that God’s kindness is meant to turn you away from your sins?

1 Corinthians 14:31

Those who prophesy can all take turns. In that way, everyone can be taught and be given hope.

1 Corinthians 2:12

What we have received is not the spirit of the world. We have received the Spirit who is from God. The Spirit helps us understand what God has freely given us.

Galatians 3:28

There is no Jew or Gentile. There is no slave or free person. There is no male or female. That’s because you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 1:7

We have been set free because of what Christ has done. Because he bled and died our sins have been forgiven. We have been set free because God’s grace is so rich.

Ephesians 3:16

I pray that he will use his glorious riches to make you strong. May his Holy Spirit give you his power deep down inside you.

Ephesians 3:3

I’m talking about the mystery God showed me. I have already written a little about it.

Ephesians 6:22

That’s why I am sending him to you. I want you to know how we are. And I want him to encourage you.

Philippians 2:1

So does belonging to Christ help you in any way? Does his love comfort you at all? Do you share anything in common because of the Holy Spirit? Has Christ ever been gentle and loving toward you?

Philippians 3:8

Even more, I consider everything to be nothing compared to knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. To know him is worth much more than anything else. Because of him I have lost everything. But I consider all of it to be garbage so I can know Christ better.

Colossians 1:26

That word contains the mystery that has been hidden for many ages. But now it has been made known to the Lord’s people.

Colossians 1:27

God has chosen to make known to them the glorious riches of that mystery. He has made it known among the Gentiles. And here is what it is. Christ is in you. He is your hope of glory.

Colossians 1:9

That’s why we have not stopped praying for you. We have been praying for you since the day we heard about you. We keep asking God to fill you with the knowledge of what he wants. We pray he will give you the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives.

Colossians 2:19

They aren’t connected anymore to the head, who is Christ. But the whole body grows from the head. The muscles and tendons hold the body together. And God causes it to grow.

Colossians 3:14

And over all these good things put on love. Love holds them all together perfectly as if they were one.

Colossians 4:3

Pray for us too. Pray that God will give us an opportunity to preach our message. Then we can preach the mystery of Christ. Because I preached it, I am being held by chains.

Colossians 4:8

I am sending him to you for one reason. I want you to know what is happening here. I want him to encourage you and make your hearts strong.

1 Thessalonians 1:5

Our good news didn’t come to you only in words. It came with power. It came with the Holy Spirit’s help. He gave us complete faith in what we were preaching. You know how we lived among you for your good.

1 Thessalonians 3:2

We sent our brother Timothy to give you strength and hope in your faith. He works together with us in God’s service to spread the good news about Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

Brothers and sisters, we are asking you to warn certain people. These people don’t want to work. Instead, they make trouble. We are also asking you to encourage those who have lost hope. Help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

1 Timothy 3:16

There is no doubt that true godliness comes from this great mystery. Jesus came as a human being. The Holy Spirit proved that he was the Son of God. He was seen by angels. He was preached among the nations. People in the world believed in him. He was taken up to heaven in glory.

Hebrews 10:22

So let us come near to God with a sincere heart. Let us come near boldly because of our faith. Our hearts have been sprinkled. Our minds have been cleansed from a sense of guilt. Our bodies have been washed with pure water.

Hebrews 6:11

We want each of you to be faithful to the very end. If you are, then what you hope for will fully happen.

2 Peter 1:10

My brothers and sisters, try very hard to show that God has appointed you to be saved. Try hard to show that he has chosen you. If you do everything I have just said, you will never trip and fall.

2 Peter 1:3

God’s power has given us everything we need to lead a godly life. All of this has come to us because we know the God who chose us. He chose us because of his own glory and goodness.

2 Peter 3:18

Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Glory belongs to him both now and forever. Amen.

1 John 3:19

Here’s how we know that we hold to the truth. And here’s how we put our hearts at rest, knowing that God is watching.

1 John 5:7

There are three that are witnesses about Jesus.