Colossians 1:11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, to all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness; Patience is the superintendent of all the affairs of God, and without it it is not possible to execute His commands or to wait for His promises. It defeats all its enemies without toil. Its repose is more efficacious than the movements and deeds of others. It renders those things salutary to us which, of their own nature, are most pernicious. It changes poisons into remedies, and defeats into victories. It rejoices the angels, it confounds devils, it overcomes the world. It subdues the greatest courage, and converts the most obstinate hearts. It is the strength and the triumph of the Church, according to the saying of the ancient oracle, "In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength." ( Tertullian.) Parallel Verses KJV: Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; |
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