Colossians 2:19

The Passion Translation

They refuse to take hold of the true source. But we receive directly from him, and his life supplies vitality into every part of his body through the joining ligaments connecting us all as one. He is the divine Head who guides his body and causes it to grow by the supernatural power of God.

Cross References

Luke 5:38

New wine must always be poured into new wineskins.

John 17:21

I pray for them all to be joined together as one even as you and I, Father, are joined together as one. I pray for them to become one with us so that the world will recognize that you sent me.

Acts 4:32

All the believers were one in mind and heart. Selfishness was not a part of their community, for they shared everything they had with one another.

Romans 11:17

However, some of the branches have been pruned away. And you, who were once nothing more than a wild olive branch, God has grafted in—inserting you among the remaining branches as a joint partner to share in the wonderful richness of the cultivated olive stem.

1 Corinthians 1:10

I urge you, my brothers and sisters, for the sake of the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to agree to live in unity with one another and put to rest any division that attempts to tear you apart. Be restored as one united body living in perfect harmony. Form a consistent choreography among yourselves, having a common perspective with shared values.

1 Corinthians 11:3

But I want you to understand that Christ is the head of every person, and Adam was the head of Eve, and God is the head of the Messiah.

1 Corinthians 3:6

I planted the church, and Apollos came and cared for it, but it was God who caused it to grow.

Ephesians 1:22

And he alone is the leader and source of everything needed in the church. God has put everything beneath the authority of Jesus Christ and has given him the highest rank above all others.

Ephesians 1:23

And now we, his church, are his body on the earth and that which fills him who is being filled by it!

Ephesians 2:21

This entire building is under construction and is continually growing under his supervision until it rises up completed as the holy temple of the Lord himself.

Ephesians 4:3

Be faithful to guard the sweet harmony of the Holy Spirit among you in the bonds of peace,

Ephesians 5:29

No one abuses his own body, but pampers it—serving and satisfying its needs. That’s exactly what Christ does for his church!

Philippians 1:27

Whatever happens, keep living your lives based on the reality of the gospel of Christ. Then when I come to see you, or hear good reports of you, I’ll know that you stand united in one Spirit and one passion—celebrating together as conquerors in the faith of the gospel.

Colossians 1:10

We pray that you would walk in the ways of true righteousness, pleasing God in every good thing you do. Then you’ll become fruit-bearing branches, yielding to his life, and maturing in the rich experience of knowing God in his fullness!

Colossians 1:18

He is the Head of his body, which is the church. And since he is the beginning and the firstborn heir in resurrection, he is the most exalted One, holding first place in everything.

Colossians 2:2

I am contending for you that your hearts will be wrapped in the comfort of heaven and woven together into love’s fabric. This will give you access to all the riches of God as you experience the revelation of God’s great mystery—Christ.

1 Thessalonians 3:12

And may the Lord increase your love until it overflows toward one another and for all people, just as our love overflows toward you.

1 Thessalonians 4:10

Indeed, your love is what you’re known for throughout Macedonia. We urge you, beloved ones, to let this unselfish love increase and flow through you more and more.

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We feel a personal responsibility to continually be thanking God for you, our spiritual family, every time we pray. And we have every reason to do so because your faith is growing marvelously beyond measure. The unselfish love each of you share for one another is increasing and overflowing!

1 Peter 3:8

Now, this is the goal: to live in harmony with one another and demonstrate affectionate love, sympathy, and kindness toward other believers. Let humility describe who you are as you dearly love one another.

2 Peter 3:18

But continue to grow and increase in God’s grace and intimacy with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May he receive all the glory both now and until the day eternity begins. Amen!