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Col. 1:11 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Strengthened
dunamoo (Greek #1412)
to enable
KJV usage: strengthen.
Pronounce: doo-nam-o'-o
Origin: from 1411
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en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
might
dunamis (Greek #1411)
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
KJV usage: ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work.
Pronounce: doo'-nam-is
Origin: from 1410
, according to
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
glorious
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
doxa (Greek #1391)
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
KJV usage: dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship.
Pronounce: dox'-ah
Origin: from the base of 1380
power
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kratos (Greek #2904)
vigor ("great") (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: dominion, might(-ily), power, strength.
Pronounce: krat'-os
Origin: perhaps a primary word
, unto
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
patience
hupomone (Greek #5281)
cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy
KJV usage: enduring, patience, patient continuance (waiting).
Pronounce: hoop-om-on-ay'
Origin: from 5278
g and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
longsuffering
makrothumia (Greek #3115)
longanimity, i.e. (objectively) forbearance or (subjectively) fortitude
KJV usage: longsuffering, patience.
Pronounce: mak-roth-oo-mee'-ah
Origin: from the same as 3116
with
meta (Greek #3326)
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between 575 or 1537 and 1519 or 4314; less intimate than 1722 and less close than 4862)
KJV usage: after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
Pronounce: met-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition (often used adverbially)
joyfulness
chara (Greek #5479)
cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
KJV usage: gladness, X greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -ous).
Pronounce: khar-ah'
Origin: from 5463
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Strengthened.
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Pr. 24:10• 10Si fueres flojo en el día de trabajo, Tu fuerza será reducida. (Pr. 24:10)
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Hch. 5:41• 41Y ellos partieron de delante del concilio, gozosos de que fuesen tenidos por dignos de padecer afrenta por el Nombre. (Hch. 5:41)
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Ro. 2:7• 7A los que perseverando en bien hacer, buscan gloria y honra e inmortalidad, la vida eterna. (Ro. 2:7)
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Ro. 5:3‑5• 3Y no sólo esto, mas aun nos gloriamos en las tribulaciones, sabiendo que la tribulación produce paciencia;
4Y la paciencia, prueba; y la prueba, esperanza;
5Y la esperanza no avergüenza; porque el amor de Dios está derramado en nuestros corazones por el Espíritu Santo que nos es dado.
(Ro. 5:3‑5)
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2 Co. 6:4‑6• 4Antes habiéndonos en todas cosas como ministros de Dios, en mucha paciencia, en tribulaciones, en necesidades, en angustias;
5En azotes, en cárceles, en alborotos, en trabajos, en vigilias, en ayunos;
6En castidad, en ciencia, en longanimidad, en bondad, en Espíritu Santo, en amor no fingido;
(2 Co. 6:4‑6)
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2 Co. 12:9‑10• 9Y me ha dicho: Bástate mi gracia; porque mi potencia en la flaqueza se perfecciona. Por tanto, de buena gana me gloriaré más bien en mis flaquezas, porque habite en mí la potencia de Cristo.
10Por lo cual me gozo en las flaquezas, en afrentas, en necesidades, en persecuciones, en angustias por Cristo; porque cuando soy flaco, entonces soy poderoso.
(2 Co. 12:9‑10)
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Ef. 4:2• 2Con toda humildad y mansedumbre, con paciencia soportando los unos á los otros en amor; (Ef. 4:2)
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1 Ts. 3:3‑4• 3Para que nadie se conmueva por estas tribulaciones; porque vosotros sabéis que nosotros somos puestos para esto.
4Que aun estando con vosotros, os predecíamos que habíamos de pasar tribulaciones, como ha acontecido y sabéis.
(1 Ts. 3:3‑4)
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2 Ti. 2:1‑3• 1Pues tú, hijo mío, esfuérzate en la gracia que es en Cristo Jesús.
2Y lo que has oído de mí entre muchos testigos, esto encarga á los hombres fieles que serán idóneos para enseñar también á otros.
3Tú pues, sufre trabajos como fiel soldado de Jesucristo.
(2 Ti. 2:1‑3)
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He. 10:34‑38• 34Porque de mis prisiones también os resentisteis conmigo, y el robo de vuestros bienes padecisteis con gozo, conociendo que tenéis en vosotros una mejor sustancia en los cielos, y que permanece.
35No perdáis pues vuestra confianza, que tiene grande remuneración de galardón:
36Porque la paciencia os es necesaria; para que, habiendo hecho la voluntad de Dios, obtengáis la promesa.
37Porque aun un poquito, Y el que ha de venir vendrá, y no tardará.
38Ahora el justo vivirá por fe; Mas si se retirare, no agradará á mi alma.
(He. 10:34‑38)
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He. 11:34‑38• 34Apagaron fuegos impetuosos, evitaron filo de cuchillo, convalecieron de enfermedades, fueron hechos fuertes en batallas, trastornaron campos de extraños.
35Las mujeres recibieron sus muertos por resurrección; unos fueron estirados, no aceptando el rescate, para ganar mejor resurrección;
36Otros experimentaron vituperios y azotes; y á más de esto prisiones y cárceles;
37Fueron apedreados, aserrados, tentados, muertos á cuchillo; anduvieron de acá para allá cubiertos de pieles de ovejas y de cabras, pobres, angustiados, maltratados;
38De los cuales el mundo no era digno; perdidos por los desiertos, por los montes, por las cuevas y por las cavernas de la tierra.
(He. 11:34‑38)
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He. 12:1‑2• 1Por tanto nosotros también, teniendo en derredor nuestro una tan grande nube de testigos, dejando todo el peso del pecado que nos rodea, corramos con paciencia la carrera que nos es propuesta,
2Puestos los ojos en al autor y consumador de la fe, en Jesús; el cual, habiéndole sido propuesto gozo, sufrió la cruz, menospreciando la vergüenza, y sentóse á la diestra del trono de Dios.
(He. 12:1‑2)
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Stg. 1:2‑4• 2Hermanos míos, tened por sumo gozo cuando cayereis en diversas tentaciones;
3Sabiendo que la prueba de vuestra fe obra paciencia.
4Mas tenga la paciencia perfecta su obra, para que seáis perfectos y cabales, sin faltar en alguna cosa.
(Stg. 1:2‑4)
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Stg. 5:7‑8• 7Pues, hermanos, tened paciencia hasta la venida del Señor. Mirad cómo el labrador espera el precioso fruto de la tierra, aguardando con paciencia, hasta que reciba la lluvia temprana y tardía.
8Tened también vosotros paciencia; confirmad vuestros corazones: porque la venida del Señor se acerca.
(Stg. 5:7‑8)
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2 P. 1:6• 6Y en la ciencia templanza, y en la templanza paciencia, y en la paciencia temor de Dios; (2 P. 1:6)
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Ap. 14:12• 12Aquí está la paciencia de los santos; aquí están los que guardan los mandamientos de Dios, y la fe de Jesús. (Ap. 14:12)
 “Strengthened,” he says, “with all power, according to the might of His glory.” Such is the measure of the Christian’s strength for a life in harmony with the character of God. (Colossians 1 by J.N. Darby)
 if we are strengthened, it is mainly not to do, but to endure in a world which knows not Christ. (Colossians 1 by W. Kelly)
 How striking that the "might" and "power" of Divine "glory" (Col. 1:11) are to produce "patience" and "longsuffering," -things we so little think of. (Hunt’s Sayings - 50 by R. Hunt)
 It was to give them strength to withstand the opposition and persecution that they would surely encounter in putting the truth of the Mystery into practice. Thus, Paul prayed that they would have “endurance and longsuffering” patience, because they would need it living in a world that is opposed to Christ. (The Fulness That Resides in Christ: Colossians 1-2:3 by B. Anstey)
 Taking patiently the buffeting of the world is good and acceptable (1 Peter 2:20), but enduring it with joyfulness is better. It makes our faces to shine (1 Peter 4:14), and that renders a powerful testimony to all. (The Fulness That Resides in Christ: Colossians 1-2:3 by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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strengthenedg with all power according to the might of his glory unto all endurance and longsuffering with joy;

JND Translation Notes

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Lit. "made powerful with all power."

W. Kelly Translation

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in all power empowered according to the might of his glory, unto all endurancea and long-suffering with joy;

WK Translation Notes

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Or, "patience."