Colossians
“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:”
Colossians 1:27
Colossians 1:27 (KJV) speaks to hope in Christ, identity in Christ, and glory to come — 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
“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.”
1 John 3:2“When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.”
Colossians 3:4“For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”
1 Corinthians 3:11“Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;”
Hebrews 6:19“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
John 8:12“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Revelation 21:4
Common questions
What does Colossians 1:27 mean?
In the King James Version, Colossians 1:27 reads: "To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:" The verse speaks to hope in Christ, identity in Christ, and glory to come. 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 1:27 in the King James Version?
Yes. "To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:" is Colossians 1:27 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Colossians chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to Colossians 1:27?
Verses that sit beside Colossians 1:27 include 1 John 3:2, Colossians 3:4, and 1 Corinthians 3:11. Reading them alongside Colossians 1:27 deepens the theme of hope in Christ.
How can I pray with Colossians 1:27?
Read Colossians 1:27 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.