Colossians 1:5
For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;
Context
This verse from Colossians Chapter 1 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul gives thanks for the Colossians' faith and love and prays for their spiritual growth. The Christ hymn: he is the image of the invisible God, firstborn of all creation, in whom all things were created, through whom and for …
Other Translations
because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel,
because of the hope that is laid up for you in the heavens, which ye heard of before in the word of the truth of the good news,
Through the hope which is in store for you in heaven; knowledge of which was given to you before in the true word of the good news,
Cross References
For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard …
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that …
As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us …
And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not …
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and …
If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.