Colossians 1:11-14

Paul’s Prayer

The New King James Version Chapter 1

11 strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy; 12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. 13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, 14 in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.

Strengthened : to be enabled v. — dunamoo -to be or become rendered (more) capable or able for some task. To empower, confirm

might- dunamis power n. — possession of controlling influence; often understood as manifesting influence over reality in a supernatural manner. inherent power, power residing in a thing by virtue of its nature, power for performing miracles, moral power, excellence of soul. from root word dunamai: to be able or have power whether by virtue of one’s own ability and resources, or of a state of mind, or thru favorable circumstances, or by permission of law or custom.

glorious : glory (state) n. — a state of high honor. Based on an opinion, judgment or view. Its and accounting of God’s person, character, goodness and overall ability to reign. Majesty, brightness, splendor, radiance and renown

Power - Kratos - dominion, force, strength. sense; controlling power n. — power to direct or determine (and govern).

Patience: cheerful endurance, sense : steadfast endurance n. — the power to withstand hardship or stress; especially the inward fortitude necessary. Constancy, the character of a man who is not distracted from his deliberate purpose and loyalty to his faith by even the greatest trials and sufferings.

longsuffering: fortitude and forbearance. sense: patience n. — patient endurance of pain or unhappiness. This word has more sense of controlling the passion and anger that comes with difficulties. the old expression is true…its the ability to suffer long , and not get bent out of shape while doing it.

joy: calm delight, emotion of great happiness and pleasure. from the root word meaning cheerful or well off, to thrive.

qualified : to qualify (someone) v. — to make fit, prepared, or adequate, or sufficient.

partakers: a portion n. — a part set aside for a specific purpose; especially a share which a person has a vested interest in. A part as distinct from the whole. Assigned part.Inheritance : lot, portion or share. Sense: allotment (will) n. — an allotment, especially according to the terms of a will.

light: phos to shine or make manifest, especially by rays . The sense, light (sphere) n. — the sphere dominated by righteousness, goodness, and the knowledge of God.

Has Delivered to rescue or deliver v. — to free from harm or evil, and in some cases from imprisonment.

Power/domain ⇔ authority n. — a domain understood by the authority necessary to exercise such dominion. Jurisdiction / the power of authority (influence) and of right ( priviledge )

Darkness evil realm ⇔ darkness n. — the sphere dominated by evil, sinfulness, and ignorance of God and His ways; understood as the absence of light. Shade- shadow- image cast by an object representing the form of that object.

Conveyed - to transfer (move) v. — to move (something) from one place or sphere to another. Carry Away or exchange

Kingdom -sovereignty ⇔ kingdom n. — royal authority to exercise dominion over a region. Hereditary monarchy or dominion. Royalty, a realm, kingship

Son - offspring or descendant . this is my beloved son in who i am well pleased, ....hear him.

We have - to have v. — to have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense. to own, hold or grip, to wear

Redemption - the sense is - full redemption n. — a redemption most likely to a greater extent or degree. Ransom in full, a releasing effected by payment of ransom. from the root luo meaning to loosen, to break up, destroy, dissolve

Blood -blood n. — the red fluid that is pumped through the body by the heart. This is not referencing just any blood but HIS BLOOD.

forgiveness (absolution) n. — a formal release from an obligation or debt; especially understood of the debt of sin. Pardon, release, cancellation, letting go.

sins (guilt) n. — estrangement from god. a failure, fault or error, to engage in wrongdoing, to miss the mark. to miss the mark and therefore not share in the prize, to be without a share in.