Colossians 2:5

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

For even though I am absent in the body, I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your orderly conduct and the firmness of your faith in Christ.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in the spirit, rejoicing to see your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} though{G1487} I am absent{G548} in the flesh,{G4561} yet{G235} am I{G1510} with{G4862} you{G5213} in the spirit,{G4151} joying{G5463} and{G2532} beholding{G991} your{G5216} order,{G5010} and{G2532} the stedfastness{G4733} of your{G5216} faith{G4102} in{G1519} Christ.{G5547}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} though{G1499} I be absent{G548}{(G5748)} in the flesh{G4561}, yet{G235} am I{G1510}{(G5748)} with{G4862} you{G5213} in the spirit{G4151}, joying{G5463}{(G5723)} and{G2532} beholding{G991}{(G5723)} your{G5216} order{G5010}, and{G2532} the stedfastness{G4733} of your{G5216} faith{G4102} in{G1519} Christ{G5547}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    For though I be absent in the flesshe yet am I present with you in the sprete ioyinge and beholdinge the order that ye kepe and youre stedfast fayth in Christ.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I present with you in the sprete: ioyenge, and beholdinge youre order and the stedfastnes of youre faith in Christ.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, reioycing & beholding your order, and your stedfast faith in Christ.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    For though I be absent in the fleshe, yet am I with you in the spirite, ioying and beholdyng your order, and your stedfast fayth in Christe.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    For though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, rejoicing and seeing your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    for if even in the flesh I am absent -- yet in the spirit I am with you, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in regard to Christ;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    For though I am not present in the flesh, still I am with you in the spirit, seeing with joy your order, and your unchanging faith in Christ.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    For though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, rejoicing and seeing your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your morale and the firmness of your faith in Christ.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Pet 5:9 : 9 Resist him, standing firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world.
  • 1 Cor 14:40 : 40 But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.
  • 1 Cor 16:13 : 13 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong.
  • 1 Thess 2:17 : 17 But we, brothers and sisters, being separated from you for a short time—in person, not in heart—made every effort, with great longing, to see you face to face.
  • 1 Thess 3:8 : 8 For now we live, if you stand firm in the Lord.
  • Heb 3:14 : 14 For we have become partakers of Christ, if indeed we hold firmly to the beginning of our confidence steadfast until the end.
  • Heb 6:19 : 19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,
  • 2 Pet 3:17-18 : 17 Therefore, beloved, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of lawless people and fall from your own steadfastness. 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
  • 1 Cor 15:58 : 58 Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
  • 1 Cor 5:3-4 : 3 For though I am absent in body, I am present in spirit, and I have already passed judgment on the one who has committed this act, as if I were present. 4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when you are gathered together, and my spirit is with you, along with the power of our Lord Jesus,
  • 2 Chr 29:35 : 35 In addition to the burnt offerings, there were abundant fat portions of peace offerings and drink offerings for the burnt offerings. So the service of the house of the LORD was set in proper order.
  • Ps 78:8 : 8 They would not be like their ancestors—a stubborn and rebellious generation, whose hearts were not loyal, whose spirits were not faithful to God.
  • Ps 78:37 : 37 Their hearts were not faithful to Him, nor were they loyal to His covenant.
  • Acts 2:42 : 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
  • 1 Cor 11:34 : 34 If anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I come, I will give further instructions.
  • Col 2:1 : 1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for all who have not seen me in person.
  • Ruth 1:18 : 18 When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped trying to persuade her.

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    18 It is good to be eagerly sought after for a good purpose always, and not just when I am present with you.

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