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Colossians 2:1: Meaning Explained
For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not...
Colossians 2:1
“I want you to know how intensely I am struggling for you, for those in Laodicea, and for all who have never met me in person.”
What Does This Verse Mean?
Paul is working really hard and praying for churches he has never visited in person. He cares about them even though they do not know him.
What’s Happening Here
Paul shows love for believers everywhere. He does not need to know people personally to care about them deeply.
Key Words
strugglingworking hard or fighting against difficulty
prayingtalking to God and asking for His help
Why It Matters
Christians should care about other believers even if they are far away. Love is not limited by distance.
Did You Know?
Paul spent time in prayer and thought for churches he would never meet, this shows true spiritual care.
Word Study
G2309
I wouldΘέλω
G1063
Forγὰρ
G5209
that yeὑμᾶς
G1492
knewεἰδέναι
G2245
what greatἡλίκον
G73
conflictἀγῶνα
G2192
I haveἔχω
G4012
forπερὶ
G5216
youὑμῶν
G2532
andκαὶ
G1722
for them atἐν
G2993
LaodiceaΛαοδικείᾳ
G3745
for as many asὅσοι
G3756
notοὐχ
G3708
haveἑωράκασιν
G4383
faceπρόσωπόν
G3450
myμου
G4561
the fleshσαρκί
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