Colossians 2:5

Updated: June 3, 2025
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For though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, rejoicing and seeing your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} though{G1499} I be absent{G548}{(G5748)} in the flesh{G4561}, yet{G235} am I{G1510}{(G5748)} with{G4862} you{G5213} in the spirit{G4151}, joying{G5463}{(G5723)} and{G2532} beholding{G991}{(G5723)} your{G5216} order{G5010}, and{G2532} the stedfastness{G4733} of your{G5216} faith{G4102} in{G1519} Christ{G5547}.

KJV with Strongs

(5) For though I'm absent in body, yet I'm with you in The רוּחַ Ruach-Spirit rejoicing! In accordance to seeing your priestly succession and your firm believing faith towards Mashiach.

The F.O.G
[5] Though I'm physically far away, my spirit is right there with you, and I'm overjoyed to see your disciplined ranks and the solid foundation of your faith in Messiah.
The F.O.G Paraphrase

for if even in the flesh I am absent—yet in the spirit I am with you, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in regard to Christ;

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