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Colossians 2

Col. 2:2 KJV (With Strong’s)

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That
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
their
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
hearts
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kardia (Greek #2588)
the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
KJV usage: (+ broken-)heart(-ed).
Pronounce: kar-dee'-ah
Origin: prolonged from a primary κάρ (Latin cor, "heart")
might be comforted
parakaleo (Greek #3870)
to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
KJV usage: beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray.
Pronounce: par-ak-al-eh'-o
Origin: from 3844 and 2564
, being knit together
sumbibazo (Greek #4822)
to drive together, i.e. unite (in association or affection), (mentally) to infer, show, teach
KJV usage: compact, assuredly gather, intrust, knit together, prove.
Pronounce: soom-bib-ad'-zo
Origin: from 4862 and βιβάζω (to force; causative (by reduplication) of the base of 939)
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
love
agape (Greek #26)
love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
KJV usage: (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, love.
Pronounce: ag-ah'-pay
Origin: from 25
s, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
unto
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
riches
ploutos (Greek #4149)
wealth (as fulness), i.e. (literally) money, possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially), valuable bestowment
KJV usage: riches.
Pronounce: ploo'-tos
Origin: from the base of 4130
of the fullt assurance
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
plerophoria (Greek #4136)
entire confidence
KJV usage: (full) assurance.
Pronounce: play-rof-or-ee'-ah
Origin: from 4135
of understanding
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
sunesis (Greek #4907)
a mental putting together, i.e. intelligence or (concretely) the intellect
KJV usage: knowledge, understanding.
Pronounce: soon'-es-is
Origin: from 4920
, to
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
the acknowledgement
epignosis (Greek #1922)
recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment, acknowledgement
KJV usage: (ac-)knowledge(-ing, - ment).
Pronounce: ep-ig'-no-sis
Origin: from 1921
of the mystery
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
musterion (Greek #3466)
a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites)
KJV usage: mystery.
Pronounce: moos-tay'-ree-on
Origin: from a derivative of μύω (to shut the mouth)
v of God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
of the Father
pater (Greek #3962)
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
KJV usage: father, parent.
Pronounce: pat-ayr'
Origin: apparently a primary word
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
of Christ
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
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Col. 3:14• 14and in addition to all these, love, which is [the] bond of perfectness. (Col. 3:14)
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Isa. 32:17•  (Isa. 32:17)
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Heb. 6:11• 11But we desire earnestly that each of you should show the same diligence unto the full assurance of hope until the end, (Heb. 6:11)
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1 John 5:7• 7Because three are those that bear witness, (1 John 5:7)

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Col. 4:8• 8whom I sent unto you for this very thing, that he may know your concerns and comfort your hearts, (Col. 4:8)
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Isa. 40:1•  (Isa. 40:1)
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Rom. 15:13• 13Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope by the power of [the] Holy Spirit. (Rom. 15:13)
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2 Cor. 1:4‑6• 4that comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those that are in any tribulation through the comfort with which we are comforted ourselves by God,
 5because as the sufferings of the b Christ abound toward us, even so through the Christ aboundeth also our comfort.
 6But, whether we be in tribulation, [it is] for your comfort and salvation, that worketh in endurance of the same sufferings which we also suffer (and our hope [is] steadfast for you); c whether we be comforted, [it is] for your comfort and salvation, (2 Cor. 1:4‑6)
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1 Thess. 3:2• 2and sent Timothy our brother and work-fellow under God in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage concerning your faith, (1 Thess. 3:2)
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1 Thess. 5:14• 14And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, comfort the faint-hearted, support the weak, be long-suffering toward all. (1 Thess. 5:14)
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2 Thess. 2:16‑17• 16But our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, that loved us and gave everlasting encouragement and good hope through grace,
 17encourage your hearts and stablish in every good work and word. (2 Thess. 2:16‑17)
being.
Col. 3:14• 14and in addition to all these, love, which is [the] bond of perfectness. (Col. 3:14)
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Psa. 133:1•  (Psa. 133:1)
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John 17:21• 21that they also may be one in us, that the world may believe that thou didst send me. (John 17:21)
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Acts 4:32• 32And the heart and soul of the multitude of those that believed were one; and not one said that aught of his possessions was his own: but they had all things common. (Acts 4:32)
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Gal. 3:28• 28There is no Jew nor Greek, there is no bondservant nor freeman, there is no male and female; for all ye are one in Christ Jesus. (Gal. 3:28)
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Phil. 2:1• 1If therefore [there be] any comfort in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of [the] Spirit, if any bowels and compassions, (Phil. 2:1)
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1 John 4:12‑13• 12No one hath beheld God at any time: if we love one another, God abideth in us, and his love hath been perfected in us.
 13Herein we know that we abide in him, and he in us, because he hath given to us of his Spirit. (1 John 4:12‑13)
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Col. 1:27• 27to whom God wished to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: (Col. 1:27)
of the full.
Isa. 32:17•  (Isa. 32:17)
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1 Thess. 1:5• 5because our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power and in [the] Holy Spirit and in much assurance; even as ye know what we were among you for your sake. (1 Thess. 1:5)
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Heb. 6:11• 11But we desire earnestly that each of you should show the same diligence unto the full assurance of hope until the end, (Heb. 6:11)
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Heb. 10:22• 22let us approach with true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from a wicked conscience, and our body washed with pure water. (Heb. 10:22)
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2 Peter 1:10• 10Wherefore the rather, brethren, use diligence to make your calling and election sure; for in doing these things ye shall never stumble. (2 Peter 1:10)
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1 John 3:19• 19And herein we shall know that we are of the truth, and shall persuade our hearts before him, (1 John 3:19)
understanding.
John 6:69• 69and we have believed and known that thou art the Holy One of God. (John 6:69)
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John 17:3• 3And this is the eternal life, that they know thee, the only true God, and him whom thou didst send, Jesus Christ. (John 17:3)
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Rom. 16:25• 25Now to him that is able to establish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to [the] revelation of [the] mystery kept secret in everlasting times, (Rom. 16:25)
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1 Cor. 2:12• 12But we did not receive the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that [is] from God, that we might know the things freely given us by God; (1 Cor. 2:12)
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Eph. 1:17‑19• 17that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, would give you [the] spirit of wisdom and revelation in full knowledge of him,
 18having the eyes of your heart enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of his calling; and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints;
 19and what the surpassing greatness of his power toward us that believe, according to the working of the might of his strength, (Eph. 1:17‑19)
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Eph. 3:9‑10• 9and to enlighten all as to what [is] the administration of the mystery which hath been hidden from the ages in God that created all things;
 10in order that there might be known now to the principalities and the authorities in the heavenly [places] by the assembly the manifold wisdom of God, (Eph. 3:9‑10)
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Phil. 3:8• 8But moreover also I count all things to be loss on account of the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, on whose account I lost all things and count them to be refuse that I may win Christ, (Phil. 3:8)
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2 Peter 1:3• 3As his divine power hath granted to us all things that [are] for life and godliness through the knowledge of him that called us by his own glory and excellence, (2 Peter 1:3)
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2 Peter 3:18• 18But grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: to him [be] the glory both now and unto eternity's day. Amen. (2 Peter 3:18)
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Col. 1:9• 9On this account we also, from the day that we heard, do not cease praying for you, and asking that ye might be filled with the full knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; (Col. 1:9)
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1 John 5:7• 7Because three are those that bear witness, (1 John 5:7)
of the Father.
Col. 1:15‑17• 15who is [the] image of the invisible God, firstborn of all creation;
 16for by him was created the universe, the things in the heavens and those on the earth, the seen and the unseen, whether thrones, or lordships, or principalities, or authorities. The universe has been created through him and for him.
 17He is before all things, and the universe in him subsisteth. (Col. 1:15‑17)
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Isa. 53:11•  (Isa. 53:11)
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Jer. 9:24•  (Jer. 9:24)
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Matt. 11:25,27• 25{i}At that time, Jesus answering said, I praise thee, Father, Lord of the heaven and of the earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes.{/i}
 27{i}All things have been delivered to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son but the Father, nor does anyone know the Father, but the Son, and he to whom the Son may be pleased to reveal [him].{/i} (Matt. 11:25,27)
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Luke 10:21‑22• 21In the same hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit and said, I praise thee, Father, Lord of the heaven and of the earth, that thou hast hid these things from wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes: yea, Father; for thus hath it been well-pleasing in thy sight.
 22All things have been delivered to me by my Father, {i}and{/i} no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son is pleased to reveal [him]. (Luke 10:21‑22)
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John 1:1‑3• 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
 2The same was in the beginning with God.
 3All things were made by him, and without him not one thing was made which hath been made. (John 1:1‑3)
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John 5:17,23• 17But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.
 23that all may honour the Son even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father that sent him. (John 5:17,23)
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John 10:30,38• 30I and the Father are one.
 38but if I do, even if ye believe not me, believe the works, that ye may perceive and know that the Father [is] in me, and I in the Father. (John 10:30,38)
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John 14:9‑11• 9Jesus saith to him, Am I so long a time with you, and hast thou not known me, Philip? He that hath seen me hath seen the Father; [and] how sayest thou, Show us the Father?
 10Believest thou not that I [am] in the Father, and the Father is in me? The words which I say to you, I do not speak from myself; but the Father that abideth in me, he doeth the works.
 11Believe me that I [am] in the Father, and the Father in me; but, if not, believe me for the very works’ sake. (John 14:9‑11)
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John 16:15• 15All things that the Father hath are mine: on this account I said, that he receiveth of mine and will announce [it] to you. (John 16:15)
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John 17:21‑23• 21that they also may be one in us, that the world may believe that thou didst send me.
 22And the glory which thou hast given me I have given them, that they may be one as we [are] one,
 23I in them and thou in me, that they may be perfected into one, [and] that the world may know that thou didst send me and lovedst them as thou lovedst me. (John 17:21‑23)
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1 Tim. 3:16• 16And confessedly great is the mystery of piety: he who was manifested in flesh, was justified in Spirit, appeared unto angels, was preached among Gentiles, was believed on in [the] world, was received up in glory. (1 Tim. 3:16)
• He labored, he wrestled in prayer-for it is indeed a conflict-in order that the full sense of this union with the glorious Head might be wrought in their hearts, so that the Christ on high should be in them by faith. (“Colossians 2” by J.N. Darby)
• Being “knit together in love” was a matter of their “hearts” being lifted up in the Lord, and having “the full assurance of understanding” of the Mystery was a matter of their minds being instructed in the truth. (“The Glories of the Son in Whom We Have Redemption: Colossians 1-2:3” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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to the end that their hearts may be encouraged, being united together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the full knowledge of the mystery of God;

W. Kelly Translation

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that their hearts may be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding unto full knowledge of the mystery of Goda,

WK Translation Notes

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It is very doubtful whether "and of Christ" should stand any more than "and of the Father," the importance of which omission would be that the version would run "in which" (vs. 3), that is, all these treasures are in the mystery.