Colossians 1:28 “We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so…”

Colossians 1:28

We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

World English Bible

We proclaim him, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus;

American Standard Version

whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ;

Geneva Bible 1599

Whome we preache, admonishing euery man, and teaching euery man in all wisdome, that we may present euery man perfect in Christ Iesus,

Darby Translation

whom we announce, admonishing every man, and teaching every man, in all wisdom, to the end that we may present every man perfect in Christ.

Young's Literal Translation

whom we proclaim, warning every man, and teaching every man, in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus,

Bible in Basic English

Whom we are preaching; guiding and teaching every man in all wisdom, so that every man may be complete in Christ;

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Cross references

“Whom”

Acts 8:35 2 Corinthians 4:5 Ephesians 3:8 Acts 5:42 Acts 8:5 Acts 9:20

Acts 8:35 · BSB

Then Philip began with this very Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.

2 Corinthians 4:5 · BSB

For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

Ephesians 3:8 · BSB

Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,

Acts 5:42 · BSB

Every day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.

Acts 8:5 · BSB

Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them.

Acts 9:20 · BSB

Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.”

“warning”

Acts 20:31 1 Thessalonians 5:12–14 Jeremiah 6:10 Ezekiel 33:4–9 Matthew 3:7 Ezekiel 3:17–21

Acts 20:31 · BSB

Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.

1 Thessalonians 5:12–14 · BSB

But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.

Jeremiah 6:10 · BSB

To whom can I give this warning? Who will listen to me? Look, their ears are closed, so they cannot hear. See, the word of the LORD has become offensive to them; they find no pleasure in it.

Ezekiel 33:4–9 · BSB

Then if anyone hears the sound of the horn but fails to heed the warning, and the sword comes and takes him away, his blood will be on his own head.

Matthew 3:7 · BSB

But when John saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his place of baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?

Ezekiel 3:17–21 · BSB

“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me.

“teaching”

1 Timothy 3:2 Matthew 28:20 Mark 6:34 Deuteronomy 4:5 Ecclesiastes 12:9 Ezekiel 7:10

1 Timothy 3:2 · BSB

An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

Matthew 28:20 · BSB

and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Mark 6:34 · BSB

When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.

Deuteronomy 4:5 · BSB

See, I have taught you statutes and ordinances just as the LORD my God has commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land that you are about to enter and possess.

Ecclesiastes 12:9 · BSB

Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.

Ezekiel 7:10 · BSB

Behold, the day is here! It has come! Doom has gone out, the rod has budded, arrogance has bloomed.

“in all”

Jeremiah 3:15 1 Corinthians 2:6 Luke 21:15 1 Corinthians 12:8 Proverbs 8:5 1 Corinthians 2:15

Jeremiah 3:15 · BSB

Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.”

1 Corinthians 2:6 · BSB

Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.

Luke 21:15 · BSB

For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.

1 Corinthians 12:8 · BSB

To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit,

Proverbs 8:5 · BSB

O simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding.

1 Corinthians 2:15 · BSB

The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone’s judgment.

“we may”

Ephesians 5:27 Colossians 1:22 2 Corinthians 11:2

Ephesians 5:27 · BSB

and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.

Colossians 1:22 · BSB

But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence—

2 Corinthians 11:2 · BSB

I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.

“perfect”

Colossians 2:10 Hebrews 10:14 1 Corinthians 1:30 Hebrews 13:21 Ephesians 4:12 Ephesians 4:13

Colossians 2:10 · BSB

And you have been made complete in Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.

Hebrews 10:14 · BSB

because by a single offering He has made perfect for all time those who are being sanctified.

1 Corinthians 1:30 · BSB

It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.

Hebrews 13:21 · BSB

equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Ephesians 4:12 · BSB

to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,

Ephesians 4:13 · BSB

until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, as we mature to the full measure of the stature of Christ.

Also

Matthew 5:48 Colossians 3:16

Matthew 5:48 · BSB

Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Colossians 3:16 · BSB

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

27To 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.

29To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me.

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