Colossians 1:2

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Τοῖς ἐν Κολοσσαῖς Ἁγίοις καὶ πιστοῖς ἀδελφοῖς ἐν Χριστῷ: Χάρις ὑμῖν, καὶ εἰρήνη, ἀπὸ Θεοῦ Πατρὸς ἡμῶν καὶ Κυρίου Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ.

Transliteration

To the in Kolossais hagiois and pistois adelphois in Christō: Charis to you, and eirēnē, from Theou Patros of us and Kyriou Iēsou Christou.

Grammar Details

*Kolossais*: dative, feminine, plural - place name
*hagiois*: dative, masculine, plural - holy ones/saints
*pistois*: dative, masculine, plural - faithful/believing
*adelphois*: dative, masculine, plural - brothers
*Christō*: dative, masculine, singular - in relation to/sphere of
*Charis*: nominative, feminine, singular - grace/favor
*eirēnē*: nominative, feminine, singular - peace
*Theou*: genitive, masculine, singular - indicating source
*Patros*: genitive, masculine, singular - Father, indicating source
*Kyriou*: genitive, masculine, singular - Lord, indicating source
*Iēsou*: genitive, masculine, singular - proper name
*Christou*: genitive, masculine, singular - title

Word Meanings

*hagiois*: holy ones/saints/consecrated ones
*pistois*: faithful/trustworthy/believing
*adelphois*: brothers/fellow believers/community members
*Charis*: grace/favor/goodwill
*eirēnē*: peace/harmony/tranquility
*Kyriou*: Lord/Master/Ruler

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About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

Word-for-word

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Readability

2/5

💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Rom 1:7 : 7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Eph 1:1 : 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:
Eph 6:21 : 21 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:
1 Pet 1:2 : 2 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.
2 Pet 1:2 : 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,
Jude 1:2 : 2 Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied.
Rev 1:4 : 4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;
1 Cor 1:2 : 2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:
1 Cor 4:17 : 17 For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.
Gal 1:3 : 3 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,
Gal 3:9 : 9 So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.
Ps 16:3 : 3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.

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