15 No man can see God, but Jesus is like God. He is the ruler of all things that are created.
Colossians 1:15
16 All things in the heavens and on the earth, visible and invisible, thrones and authorities, rulers and powers, are made by him and for him.
Colossians 1:16
17 Christ was here before anything was created, and because of him all things exist.
Colossians 1:17
18 Christ is the head of the body. That is the church. All things come from him. And the one who was raised from the dead is the most important of all.
Colossians 1:18
19 It was God’s pleasure to live completely in Christ.
Colossians 1:19
20 Through Christ, God wanted to bring all things back to him, on earth and in heaven. God reconciled all things through the blood of Christ, which was shed on the cross.
Colossians 1:20
21 In the past, you were far away from God. You were his enemy in your mind and heart. Your immorality proved to be true.
Colossians 1:21
22 But now Christ has made you friends with God again. Christ did this when he was in the flesh. Christ did this so that he could bring you before God, holy, blameless, without blame.
Colossians 1:22
23 Christ will do this so that you will continue to believe the Good News that you have heard. This is possible only if you continue to be strong in your faith and do not give up the hope that the gospel has given you. This good news has been preached to all the peoples of the world. That I, Paul, have become his servant.
Colossians 1:23
Publications on the vision of Paul
1 I have to be proud even though it is not right for me but now I have come to discuss the visions of the Lord and the words of revelation.
2 I know a man in Christ who was suddenly taken up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. I do not know if he was taken away, but God knows.
3 And I know a man, whether he be with the body, or separate from the flesh: but God knoweth;
4 And suddenly he was taken up into heaven, and heard a word which was not spoken, and it is not good for a man to speak.
5 I will be proud of him, but I will not be proud of my weaknesses.
6 For if I should boast, I will not be a fool, for I will speak the truth. But I restrain myself so that no one understands me better than he who sees me or hears me.
7 And because I am not exceedingly exceeded by the abundance of the words of light, a thorn in my flesh, the devil’s messenger, hath struck me so that I may not be exceedingly exceeded.
8 For this cause I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
9 And he said unto me, My grace is great unto thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. So I will be very proud of my weaknesses so that the power of Christ will remain with me.
10 For this cause I rejoice in Christ in weaknesses, and in months, and in tribulations, and in distresses: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Exhortation and exhortation
2 I beseech Euodia, and beseech Syntyche, to agree with one another, because ye are of God.
Philippians 4: 2
3 My friends, because you have served me faithfully, I ask you to help these women. They have worked hard with Clement to spread the gospel on my behalf and with my colleagues. Their names are written in the book of life.
Philippians 4: 3
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again, enjoy.
Philippians 4: 4
5 Let everyone know your humility. The Lord is coming soon.
Philippians 4: 5
6 Don’t worry about anything. But in any case, pray to God for what you need. And whenever you pray, give thanks.
Philippians 4: 6
7 God’s peace is too great for us to comprehend. But that peace will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4: 7
8 Brothers and sisters, pay attention to the things that are true, honorable, right, pure, lovable, and praiseworthy. Always think of things that are excellent and praiseworthy.
Philippians 4: 8
9 Do the things you learned and received from me. Do the things you heard from me and the things you saw me do. The God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4: 9



