Colossians 1:9

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Διὰ τοῦτο καὶ ἡμεῖς, ἀφʼ ἧς ἡμέρας ἠκούσαμεν, οὐ παυόμεθα ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν προσευχόμενοι, καὶ αἰτούμενοι ἵνα πληρωθῆτε τὴν ἐπίγνωσιν τοῦ θελήματος αὐτοῦ ἐν πάσῃ σοφίᾳ καὶ συνέσει πνευματικῇ·

Transliteration

Because of this also we, from which hēmeras we ēkousamen, not pauometha hyper you proseuchomenoi, and aitoumenoi that you might be plērōthēte the epignōsin of the thelēmatos of him in all sofia and synesei pneumatikē;

Grammar Details

• *hēmeras*: genitive, feminine, singular - day, temporal
• *ēkousamen*: aorist, active, indicative, 1st person plural - we heard
• *pauometha*: present, middle, indicative, 1st person plural - we cease
• *hyper*: preposition with genitive - on behalf of
• *proseuchomenoi*: present, middle, participle, nominative, masculine, plural - praying
• *aitoumenoi*: present, middle, participle, nominative, masculine, plural - asking/requesting
• *plērōthēte*: aorist, passive, subjunctive, 2nd person plural - you might be filled
• *epignōsin*: accusative, feminine, singular - full knowledge, direct object
• *thelēmatos*: genitive, neuter, singular - will, possessive
• *sofia*: dative, feminine, singular - wisdom, sphere/means
• *synesei*: dative, feminine, singular - understanding, sphere/means
• *pneumatikē*: dative, feminine, singular - spiritual, modifier

Word Meanings

• *pauometha*: cease/stop/desist
• *proseuchomenoi*: praying/petitioning in prayer
• *aitoumenoi*: asking/requesting/petitioning
• *plērōthēte*: might be filled/fulfilled/completed
• *epignōsin*: full knowledge/recognition/acknowledgment
• *thelēmatos*: will/desire/purpose
• *sofia*: wisdom/insight/skill
• *synesei*: understanding/intelligence/insight
• *pneumatikē*: spiritual/of the Spirit

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that you might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  For this cause we also sence the daye we herde of it have not ceasyd prayinge for you and desyringe that ye myght be fulfilled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdome and spretuall vnderstodynge

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  For this cause we also, sence the daye yt we herde of it, ceasse not to praye for you, & desyre that ye mighte be fulfylled with the knowlege of his will, in all wyssdome and spirituall vnderstondinge,

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  For this cause wee also, since the day wee heard of it, cease not to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be fulfilled with knowledge of his will in all wisdome, and spirituall vnderstanding,

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  For this cause we also, sence ye day we hearde, haue not ceassed to pray for you, and to desire that ye myght be fulfylled with knowledge of his wyll, in all wisdome & spiritual vnderstandyng,

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  ¶ For this cause we also, since the day we heard [it], do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  For this cause, we also, since the day we heard this, don't cease praying and making requests for you, that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  Because of this, we also, from the day in which we heard, do not cease praying for you, and asking that ye may be filled with the full knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,

• American Standard Version (1901)

  For this cause we also, since the day we heard `it', do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

• American Standard Version (1901)

  For this cause we also, since the day we heard [it], do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  For this reason, we, from the day when we had word of it, keep on in prayer for you, that you may be full of the knowledge of his purpose, with all wisdom and experience of the Spirit,

• World English Bible (2000)

  For this cause, we also, since the day we heard this, don't cease praying and making requests for you, that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Paul’s Prayer for the Growth of the Church For this reason we also, from the day we heard about you, have not ceased praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

Referenced Verses

• Col 4:5 : 5 Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.
• Jas 3:17 : 17 But the wisdom that comes from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, and sincere.
• 1 Pet 2:15 : 15 For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish people.
• Heb 13:21 : 21 equip you with every good thing to do His will, working in us what is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
• Jas 1:5 : 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without rebuke, and it will be given to him.
• 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.
• 2 Thess 1:11 : 11 With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of His calling and by His power fulfill every desire for goodness and every work of faith.
• Col 4:12 : 12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you. He is always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.
• 1 Thess 1:3 : 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.
• 1 Thess 5:17 : 17 Pray without ceasing.
• Phlm 1:4 : 4 I always thank my God as I mention you in my prayers,
• Heb 10:36 : 36 You need endurance so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised.
• 1 Pet 4:2 : 2 As a result, you should no longer live the rest of your earthly life for human desires but instead for the will of God.
• 1 John 2:17 : 17 The world is passing away, along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God remains forever.
• 1 John 5:20 : 20 We also know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding so that we may know Him who is true. And we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
• 1 Sam 12:23 : 23 As for me, far be it from me to sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. Instead, I will instruct you in the good and upright way.
• Ps 143:10 : 10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
• Eph 1:8 : 8 which He lavished on us in all wisdom and understanding.
• Eph 1:15-20 : 15 For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 I never stop giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better. 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, 20 which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms,
• Rom 12:2 : 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing, and perfect will.
• Eph 5:17 : 17 Because of this, do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
• Phil 1:4 : 4 Always, in every prayer of mine for all of you, I pray with joy.
• Phil 1:9-9 : 9 And this is my prayer, that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight. 10 So that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ. 11 Filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
• Col 1:3-4 : 3 We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 since we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all the saints.
• Col 1:6 : 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.
• Eph 6:6 : 6 Do not work only while being watched, as people-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.
• 1 Cor 1:5 : 5 That in every way you were enriched in him, in all speech and all knowledge,
• Eph 3:14-19 : 14 For this reason, I kneel before the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of the riches of His glory, He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
• Eph 5:10 : 10 Prove what is well-pleasing to the Lord.
• John 7:17 : 17 'If anyone wants to do His will, they will know whether My teaching comes from God or whether I speak on My own authority.'
• Ps 119:99 : 99 I have more understanding than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation.
• 2 Tim 1:3-4 : 3 I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience, as my ancestors did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day. 4 I long to see you, as I remember your tears, so that I may be filled with joy.
• Rom 1:8-9 : 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you because your faith is being proclaimed throughout the whole world. 9 For God, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, is my witness that I unceasingly mention you 10 always in my prayers, asking that if it is somehow in God's will, I may now at last succeed in coming to you.
• Acts 12:5 : 5 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church fervently prayed to God for him.