Colossians 1:9

Updated: June 3, 2025
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For this cause, we also, since the day we heard this, don’t cease praying and making requests for you, that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1223} this cause{G5124} we{G2249} also{G2532}, since{G575} the{G3739} day{G2250} we heard{G191}{(G5656)} it, do{G3973} not{G3756} cease{G3973}{(G5731)} to pray{G4336}{(G5740)} for{G5228} you{G5216}, and{G2532} to desire{G154}{(G5734)} that{G2443} ye might be filled{G4137}{(G5686)} with the knowledge{G1922} of his{G846} will{G2307} in{G1722} all{G3956} wisdom{G4678} and{G2532} spiritual{G4152} understanding{G4907};
KJV with Strongs
(9) because of this, since the day we heard we don't stop praying for you! And to ask that you may be completely filled with the true knowledge of His will in all ruach-spiritual wisdom and understanding
The F.O.G
[9] Ever since we heard this wonderful news about you, we haven't stopped praying for you. We keep asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding that His Spirit gives.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Because of this, we also, from the day in which we heard, do not cease praying for you, and asking that ye may be filled with the full knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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