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Colossians 1:9-10 Apostle Paul's Prayer and Introduction

9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding.

10 And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

Cross References for Colossians 1:9-10

Matthew 10:16 - I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent ... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:16

Colossians 4:5 - Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Click to read the verse Colossians 4:5 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:5

Ephesians 5:15 - Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:15 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:15

1 Samuel 12:23 - As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. And... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:23 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:23

James 5:16 - Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. Th... Click to read the verse James 5:16 Click to read the verse James 5:16

1 Peter 2:15 - For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:15 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:15

Colossians 4:12 - Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestl... Click to read the verse Colossians 4:12 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:12

Psalms 143:10 - Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. Click to read the verse Psalms 143:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 143:10

Colossians 4:2 - Further Instructions Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Click to read the verse Colossians 4:2 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:2

James 3:17 - But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, sub... Click to read the verse James 3:17 Click to read the verse James 3:17

Colossians 2:2 - My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have th... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:2 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:2

1 Thessalonians 5:17 - pray continually; Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:17

James 1:5 - If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding faul... Click to read the verse James 1:5 Click to read the verse James 1:5

Colossians 2:3 - in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Click to read the verse Colossians 2:3 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:3

1 Corinthians 1:5 - For in him you have been enriched in every way—in all your speaking and in all your knowledge— Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:5

1 Peter 4:2 - As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather f... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:2 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:2

Romans 12:2 - Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of y... Click to read the verse Romans 12:2 Click to read the verse Romans 12:2

1 Thessalonians 4:3 - It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:3

John 7:17 - If anyone chooses to do God’s will, he will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whet... Click to read the verse John 7:17 Click to read the verse John 7:17

Matthew 6:10 - your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Click to read the verse Matthew 6:10 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:10

Ephesians 6:6 - Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doin... Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:6 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:6

Colossians 3:16 - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdo... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:16 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:16

Matthew 15:10 - Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen and understand. Click to read the verse Matthew 15:10 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:10

Ephesians 5:17 - Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:17 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:17

Psalms 119:99 - I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:99 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:99

2 Peter 1:5 - For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:5 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:5

Acts 12:5 - So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. Click to read the verse Acts 12:5 Click to read the verse Acts 12:5

1 John 5:20 - We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know h... Click to read the verse 1 John 5:20 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:20

1 Corinthians 2:15 - The spiritual man makes judgments about all things, but he himself is not subject to any man’s ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:15 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:15

Hebrews 13:21 - equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to hi... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:21 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:21

Daniel 1:17 - To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and lea... Click to read the verse Daniel 1:17 Click to read the verse Daniel 1:17

Philemon 1:6 - I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding... Click to read the verse Philemon 1:6 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:6

Philippians 1:9-11 - And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, Click to read the verse Philippians 1:9-11 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:9-11

2 Timothy 2:7 - Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:7 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:7

Ephesians 1:8 - that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:8 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:8

2 Thessalonians 1:11 - With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:11 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:11

Philippians 1:9 - And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, Click to read the verse Philippians 1:9 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:9

Colossians 1:3 - Thanksgiving and Prayer We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray ... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:3 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:3

Ecclesiastes 8:5 - Whoever obeys his command will come to no harm, and the wise heart will know the proper time an... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:5 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:5

Hebrews 10:36 - You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:36 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:36

Ezekiel 28:12 - “Son of man, take up a lament concerning the king of Tyre and say to him: ‘This is what the Sov... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 28:12 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 28:12

Colossians 1:6 - that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it h... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:6 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:6

1 John 2:17 - The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever. Click to read the verse 1 John 2:17 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:17

1 Thessalonians 1:3 - We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor promp... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:3

Philippians 1:4 - In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy Click to read the verse Philippians 1:4 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:4

Colossians 1:4 - because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints— Click to read the verse Colossians 1:4 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:4

Philemon 1:4 - I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, Click to read the verse Philemon 1:4 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:4

Ephesians 1:16 - I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:16 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:16

Colossians 1:3-4 - Thanksgiving and Prayer We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray ... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:3-4 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:3-4

Ephesians 5:10 - and find out what pleases the Lord. Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:10 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:10

Ephesians 3:14-19 - A Prayer for the Ephesians For this reason I kneel before the Father, Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:14-19 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:14-19

Romans 1:8-10 - Paul’s Longing to Visit Rome First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because... Click to read the verse Romans 1:8-10 Click to read the verse Romans 1:8-10

2 Timothy 1:3-4 - Encouragement to Be Faithful I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear con... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:3-4 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:3-4

Ephesians 1:15-20 - Thanksgiving and Prayer For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:15-20 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:15-20