Colossians 1:28

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KJV King James Version

Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

BSB Berean Standard Bible

We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

WEB World English Bible

whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus;

ASV American Standard Version

whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ;

YLT Young’s Literal Translation

whom we proclaim, warning every man, and teaching every man, in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus,

Surrounding context — Colossians 1

25 Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;

26 [Even] the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:

27 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:

28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

29 Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

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Ephesians 5:27That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.Jeremiah 3:15And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.Ephesians 4:11-13And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;Matthew 5:48Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.2 Timothy 2:24-25And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all [men], apt to teach, patient,Colossians 3:16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.1 Corinthians 2:6Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:Colossians 1:22In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:Acts 20:31Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.2 Corinthians 11:2For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present [you as] a chaste virgin to Christ.Acts 8:35Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.2 Corinthians 4:5For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.1 Thessalonians 5:12-14And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;Hebrews 10:14For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.Luke 21:15For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.Ephesians 3:8Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;1 Corinthians 12:8For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;1 Timothy 3:2A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

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