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11 being empowered with all power according-to[a] the might of [b] His glory, toward total[c] endurance and patience; with joy[d] 12 giving-thanks to the Father having qualified you for your part[e] of the share[f] of [g] the saints[h] in the light[i], 13 Who delivered[j] us out of the authority[k] of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son of [l] His love,

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  1. Colossians 1:11 That is, based on, in accordance with.
  2. Colossians 1:11 That is, belonging to; or, characterized by (His glorious might).
  3. Colossians 1:11 Or, for endurance and patience in every respect.
  4. Colossians 1:11 Or, patience with joy; giving thanks to.
  5. Colossians 1:12 Or, share, portion.
  6. Colossians 1:12 Or, allotment, lot.
  7. Colossians 1:12 That is, belonging to.
  8. Colossians 1:12 Or, holy ones.
  9. Colossians 1:12 That is, your share of the allotted inheritance... found in the kingdom or realm of light; or, having qualified you... by the light; or, of the saints who are in the light (heaven).
  10. Colossians 1:13 Or, rescued.
  11. Colossians 1:13 Or, jurisdiction, dominion.
  12. Colossians 1:13 That is, the Son who is the object of His Love, and thus, His beloved Son.

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