Colossians
“Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;”
Colossians 1:11
Colossians 1:11 (KJV) speaks to God's strength promise, strength, and endurance — words set in Colossians, Paul's letter on the supremacy of Christ. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.”
Habakkuk 3:19“The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.”
Psalms 118:14“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Philippians 4:13“It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.”
Psalms 18:32“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31“That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;”
Ephesians 3:16
Common questions
What does Colossians 1:11 mean?
In the King James Version, Colossians 1:11 reads: "Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;" The verse speaks to God's strength promise, strength, and endurance. To read it well, take it in the flow of Colossians 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Colossians 1:11 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;" is Colossians 1:11 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Colossians chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to Colossians 1:11?
Verses that sit beside Colossians 1:11 include Habakkuk 3:19, Psalms 118:14, and Philippians 4:13. Reading them alongside Colossians 1:11 deepens the theme of God's strength promise.
How can I pray with Colossians 1:11?
Read Colossians 1:11 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.