Colossians 2:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Colossians 2:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Colossians 2:19 is a verse from the book of Colossians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Colossians 2:19 — KJV
“And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.”
— Colossians 2:19 (KJV)
Colossians 2:19 in Context — About the Book of Colossians
Colossians answers every spiritual add-on with one word: Christ. He is the image of the invisible God, creator and sustainer of all things, in whom all fullness dwells — and you have been given fullness in Him. Set your mind above; let His peace rule; do everything in His name.
Cross-References for Colossians 2:19
“For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked:”
Shares key themes with Colossians 2:19: body, having, together
“And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: for our iniquities are increased over our head, and our trespass is grown up unto the heavens. trespass: or, guiltiness”
Shares key themes with Colossians 2:19: head, increase, god
“And she conceived again, and bare a daughter. And God said unto him, Call her name Loruhamah: for I will no more have mercy upon the house of Israel; but I will utterly take them away. Loruhamah: that is, Not having obtained mercy no...: Heb. not add any more to but...: or, that I should altogether pardon them”
Shares key themes with Colossians 2:19: having, together, god
“And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: thereby: or, in himself”
Shares key themes with Colossians 2:19: body, having, god
“From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 2:19: body, together, increase
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