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10 so that you may walk worthily of the Lord, toward total[a] pleasing [of Him]— bearing-fruit in every good work and growing in[b] the knowledge of God; 11 being empowered with all power according-to[c] the might of [d] His glory, toward total[e] endurance and patience; with joy[f] 12 giving-thanks to the Father having qualified you for your part[g] of the share[h] of [i] the saints[j] in the light[k],

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Footnotes

  1. Colossians 1:10 Or, for pleasing [Him] in every respect.
  2. Colossians 1:10 Or, by.
  3. Colossians 1:11 That is, based on, in accordance with.
  4. Colossians 1:11 That is, belonging to; or, characterized by (His glorious might).
  5. Colossians 1:11 Or, for endurance and patience in every respect.
  6. Colossians 1:11 Or, patience with joy; giving thanks to.
  7. Colossians 1:12 Or, share, portion.
  8. Colossians 1:12 Or, allotment, lot.
  9. Colossians 1:12 That is, belonging to.
  10. Colossians 1:12 Or, holy ones.
  11. 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).

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