Colossians 1:5

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

This faith and love spring from the hope stored up for you in heaven, which you have already heard about in the word of truth, the gospel.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    because{G1223} of the hope{G1680} which is laid up{G606} for you{G5213} in{G1722} the heavens,{G3772} whereof{G3739} ye heard before{G4257} in{G1722} the word{G3056} of the truth{G225} of the gospel,{G2098}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1223} the hope{G1680} which{G3588} is laid up{G606}{(G5740)} for you{G5213} in{G1722} heaven{G3772}, whereof{G3739} ye heard before{G4257}{(G5656)} in{G1722} the word{G3056} of the truth{G225} of the gospel{G2098};

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    for the hopes sake which is layde vp in store for you in heven of which hope ye have herde before by ye true worde of the gospe

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    for ye hopes sake which is layed vp in stoare for you in heauen: of the which ye haue herde before by the worde of trueth in the Gospell,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    For the hopes sake, which is laide vp for you in heauen, whereof yee haue heard before by the word of trueth, which is the Gospel,

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    For the hopes sake which is layde vp for you in heauen, of which hope ye hearde before, in the worde of trueth of the Gospell,

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the Gospel,

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    because of the hope that is laid up for you in the heavens, which ye heard of before in the word of the truth of the good news,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel,

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Through the hope which is in store for you in heaven; knowledge of which was given to you before in the true word of the good news,

  • World English Bible (2000)

    because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the Good News,

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Your faith and love have arisen from the hope laid up for you in heaven, which you have heard about in the message of truth, the gospel

Referenced Verses

  • Eph 1:13 : 13 In Him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in Him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
  • 2 Tim 4:8 : 8 Now there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing.
  • 1 Pet 1:3-4 : 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in His great mercy has caused us to be born again into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you,
  • Acts 23:6 : 6 Aware that one group was Sadducees and the other Pharisees, Paul called out in the council, 'Brothers, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees! I am on trial concerning the hope of the resurrection of the dead.'
  • 1 Cor 13:13 : 13 And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.
  • 1 Cor 15:19 : 19 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied.
  • 2 Cor 5:19 : 19 that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.
  • Col 1:23 : 23 if indeed you continue in the faith, established and firm, and do not move away from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
  • Col 1:27 : 27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
  • Col 3:16 : 16 Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
  • 1 Thess 2:13 : 13 For this reason, we also thank God constantly, because when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a message from men but as what it truly is—the word of God, which is at work in you who believe.
  • Titus 1:2 : 2 In the hope of eternal life, which the God who does not lie promised before the beginning of time.
  • Heb 7:19 : 19 (for the law made nothing perfect), but a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.
  • Eph 1:18-19 : 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. This power is according to the working of His mighty strength,
  • 1 Pet 2:2 : 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk so that by it you may grow in your salvation,
  • 1 Pet 3:15 : 15 But honor the Lord as holy in your hearts. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.
  • 1 John 3:3 : 3 And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.
  • 2 Thess 2:16 : 16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by His grace,
  • 1 Tim 1:15 : 15 This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the foremost.
  • 2 Cor 6:7 : 7 in the word of truth, in the power of God; through the weapons of righteousness on the right hand and on the left;
  • Gal 5:5 : 5 For through the Spirit, by faith, we eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness.
  • Acts 24:15 : 15 I have the same hope in God as they do, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.
  • Acts 26:6-7 : 6 And now I stand here on trial because of the hope in the promise God made to our ancestors. 7 This is the promise that our twelve tribes hope to attain as they earnestly serve God night and day. It is for this hope, King Agrippa, that I am accused by the Jews.
  • Rom 10:8 : 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the message of faith that we proclaim):
  • Ps 31:19 : 19 Let lying lips be silenced, those that speak arrogantly against the righteous with pride and contempt.
  • Matt 6:19-20 : 19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moths nor rust destroy, and where thieves do not break in or steal.
  • Luke 12:33 : 33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Make for yourselves purses that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.
  • Acts 10:36 : 36 He sent the message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
  • Acts 13:26 : 26 Brothers, children of Abraham's lineage, and you who fear God, this message of salvation has been sent to us.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 4 since we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all the saints.

  • Col 1:6-8
    3 verses
    81%

    6 That gospel has come to you. It is bearing fruit and growing all over the world, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God.

    7 You learned it from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,

    8 and who has told us about your love in the Spirit.

  • 23 if indeed you continue in the faith, established and firm, and do not move away from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

  • 1 Pet 1:4-6
    3 verses
    78%

    4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you,

    5 who are being guarded by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

    6 In this you rejoice greatly, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials,

  • 27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

  • Eph 1:12-15
    4 verses
    77%

    12 so that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be to the praise of His glory.

    13 In Him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in Him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,

    14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.

    15 For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,

  • Phlm 1:5-6
    2 verses
    77%

    5 because I hear about your love and faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints.

    6 I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective through knowing every good thing that is in us for the sake of Christ.

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    20 He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake.

    21 Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

  • Phil 1:5-6
    2 verses
    75%

    5 I thank God for your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.

    6 Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

  • 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,

  • 13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action, be sober-minded, and set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

  • 5 Because our gospel came to you not only in words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with deep conviction. As you know, we lived among you for your sake.

  • 2 In the hope of eternal life, which the God who does not lie promised before the beginning of time.

  • 1 Now I make known to you, brothers and sisters, the gospel that I preached to you, which you also received and in which you stand.

  • 1 Pet 1:8-9
    2 verses
    73%

    8 Though you have not seen Him, you love Him. Though not seeing Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

    9 because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

  • 1 Cor 1:5-6
    2 verses
    73%

    5 That in every way you were enriched in him, in all speech and all knowledge,

    6 Just as the testimony of Christ was confirmed among you,

  • 3 We remember your work produced by faith, your labor motivated by love, and your endurance inspired by the hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father.

  • 21 if indeed you have heard him and were taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus.

  • 27 Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, striving together with one mind for the faith of the gospel.

  • 5 For through the Spirit, by faith, we eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness.

  • 11 in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God, which I have been entrusted with.

  • 8 For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you—not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out everywhere, so that we don’t need to say anything.

  • 14 He called you to this through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,

  • 13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

  • 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and Christ Jesus our hope,

  • 11 And in this way, your entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you.

  • 13 For this reason, we also thank God constantly, because when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a message from men but as what it truly is—the word of God, which is at work in you who believe.

  • 13 For we write nothing to you other than what you can read and understand, and I hope that you will fully understand,

  • 24 For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already see?

  • 2 Through Him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

  • 7 so that, being justified by His grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

  • 6 I am amazed that you are so quickly turning away from the One who called you by the grace of Christ to a different gospel—

  • 25 but the word of the Lord endures forever." And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.

  • 11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that your hope may be fully realized.

  • 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

  • 13 while we await the blessed hope and the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.

  • 19 For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when He comes? Is it not indeed you?