Look at the Greek word agonizomai for “striving” in Colossians 1:29, as well as its etymology. How do the linguistics give new weight to this passage?
Look at the two Greek words for “knowledge” in Colossians 2:2-3. How do they differ and, together, how do they paint a clearer picture in this passage than they would if they were the same?
Dig into the Greek word that Paul uses for “reconcile” in Colossians 1:20 and 21 to get a clearer understanding of its implication in this passage.
Read Colossians 1:23 alongside Acts 20:17-24. How does the truth of one further illustrate the point of the other?
If you follow my writing in real time on any level, you can probably tell when God has me circling around one idea for days, weeks, months at a time.
Consult your Bible’s introduction to the book, your favorite study tools (like Search the Scriptures) or The Bible Project for foundational introductory information before beginning to study the first chapter.
Hint: Find the author’s emphasis by looking for repeated words and ideas throughout the text.
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Look at the Greek word, panoplia, for “whole armor” in Ephesians 6:11, then do some historical research on the ancient Greek armor (panoply) to get a better footing for this passage.
Paul uses the word “stand” four times in two different verses. Dig deeper into the Greek word and its usages to better understand its importance.
Take some time to sit with the Greek word for “obey” in Ephesians 6:1 and 5. Pay attention to the root word and passages in which it is used. How does the impact of Paul’s message become more fine-tuned with that emphasis?
Read the “bondservants” of Ephesians 6:5-9 alongside Acts 12:5-19 and the “damsel” or “maid-servant” of verse 13.
