Colossians 1:9

German Interlinear 1979 (Interlinearübersetzung)

Deswegen auch wir, seit welchem Tag wir gehört haben, nicht hören auf, für euch betend und bittend, daß ihr erfüllt werdet mit der Erkenntnis seines Willens in aller Weisheit und geistlichen Einsicht,

Was bedeutet das?

In this verse, Paul is expressing his constant prayer for the Colossians. He desires that they would have deep understanding of God's will and wisdom in their spiritual lives.

Für Kinder erklärt

Imagine you're learning a new game, and your friend who knows all the rules keeps praying that you understand them well. That's what Paul is doing here—he wants his friends to know God’s wishes just like knowing every rule of a game they love!

Historischer Hintergrund

The letter was written by Paul around 60 AD while he was in prison in Rome. It was addressed to the church at Colossae, which was a city in modern-day Turkey, and it reflects the cultural setting where new Christian communities were forming.

Anwendung für heute

In today’s world, we can apply this verse when praying for friends or family members who are going through challenging decisions or life transitions. We can ask God to give them wisdom and understanding of what He wants for their lives.

Themen

• prayer
• wisdom
• spiritual understanding
• God's will
• faith
• Christian community

Verwandte Verse

• Ephesians 1:9
• Proverbs 2:6
• James 1:5
• Deuteronomy 4:6
• Romans 12:2

Häufige Fragen

What is the main message of Colossians 1:9?

The main message is Paul’s ongoing prayer for the Colossians, desiring that they understand and fulfill God's will with wisdom and spiritual understanding.

How can we apply the concept of 'spiritual understanding' from this verse today?

Today, we can seek spiritual understanding by studying the Bible and praying for wisdom to interpret it correctly, applying its teachings to our daily decisions.

What does 'filled with knowledge of his will in all wisdom' mean?

It means having a deep, comprehensive understanding of God’s purposes, which comes through spiritual growth and the wisdom that comes from God.