Colossians 1:12 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:”

Colossians 1:12 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Colossians 1:12 in 6 Bible Translations

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Colossians 1:12 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“giving thanks to the Father, who made us fit to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light,”

Colossians 1:12 — World English Bible

Colossians 1:12 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“giving thanks unto the Father, who made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light; ”

Colossians 1:12 — American Standard Version

Colossians 1:12 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“Giving thanks to the Father who did make us meet for the participation of the inheritance of the saints in the light,”

Colossians 1:12 — Young's Literal Translation

Colossians 1:12 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“giving thanks to the Father, who has made us fit for sharing the portion of the saints in light, ”

Colossians 1:12 — Darby Translation

Colossians 1:12 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Giuing thankes vnto the Father, which hath made vs meete to be partakers of the inheritance of the Saintes in light,”

Colossians 1:12 — Geneva Bible

Colossians 1:12 in Context — Colossians 1

10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:

13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

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What Does Colossians 1:12 Mean?

Colossians 1:12 is a verse from the Book of Colossians, part of the New Testament. It appears in Colossians chapter 1. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Greek.

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