Colossians 1:23

if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

Cross References (50)

  • Hebrews 3:14 (33)

    We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.

  • Hebrews 3:6 (30)

    But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the ho

  • Matthew 24:13–14 (25)

    But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.

  • Galatians 6:9 (21)

    Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

  • Hebrews 10:38 (21)

    But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.”

  • Acts 14:22 (19)

    strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships t

  • Colossians 1:5–6 (15)

    the faith and love proceeding from the hope stored up for you in heaven, of which you have already heard in the word of

  • Romans 10:18 (14)

    But I ask, did they not hear? Indeed they did: “Their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of

  • Ephesians 3:17 (12)

    so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love,

  • Hebrews 6:19 (11)

    We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,

  • John 15:6 (9)

    If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thr

  • 1 Thessalonians 3:5 (8)

    For this reason, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter had some

  • Revelation 2:10 (8)

    Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and y

  • Acts 2:5 (7)

    Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven.

  • Ephesians 1:18 (7)

    I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His gl

  • John 8:30–32 (7)

    As Jesus spoke these things, many believed in Him.

  • 2 Corinthians 3:6 (6)

    And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but t

  • John 15:9–10 (6)

    As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Remain in My love.

  • Luke 8:13–15 (5)

    The seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a

  • Luke 22:32 (5)

    But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers

  • 2 Peter 2:18–22 (5)

    With lofty but empty words, they appeal to the sensual passions of the flesh and entice those who are just escaping from

  • Colossians 1:25 (4)

    I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God,

  • Matthew 7:24–25 (4)

    Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

  • Romans 2:7 (4)

    To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

  • Galatians 5:7 (3)

    You were running so well. Who has obstructed you from obeying the truth?

  • 1 Peter 1:3 (3)

    Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope

  • Hebrews 4:14 (3)

    Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firml

  • 2 Corinthians 5:18–20 (3)

    All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:

  • 1 Peter 1:5 (3)

    who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

  • 1 John 3:1–3 (3)

    Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are

  • Ephesians 3:7–8 (3)

    I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace, given me through the working of His power.

  • 2 Corinthians 6:1 (3)

    As God’s fellow workers, then, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.

  • 1 Corinthians 15:58 (3)

    Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that

  • Mark 16:15 (2)

    And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.

  • Acts 1:17 (2)

    He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”

  • Acts 4:12 (2)

    Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

  • Ezekiel 18:26 (2)

    If a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, he will die for this. He will die because of the

  • Deuteronomy 2:25 (2)

    This very day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon all the nations under heaven. They will hear the report

  • Deuteronomy 4:19 (2)

    When you look to the heavens and see the sun and moon and stars—all the host of heaven—do not be enticed to bow down and

  • Acts 11:23 (2)

    When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts

  • Luke 6:48 (2)

    He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the torre

  • Psalms 92:13–14 (2)

    Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God.

  • Acts 20:24 (2)

    But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from

  • Psalms 125:5 (2)

    But those who turn to crooked ways the LORD will banish with the evildoers. Peace be upon Israel.

  • 1 Corinthians 4:1–3 (2)

    So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

  • Hosea 6:3–4 (2)

    So let us know—let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the

  • Zephaniah 1:6 (2)

    and those who turn back from following the LORD, neither seeking the LORD nor inquiring of Him.”

  • Acts 1:25 (2)

    to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.”

  • Lamentations 3:66 (2)

    You will pursue them in anger and exterminate them from under Your heavens, O LORD.

  • Romans 15:16 (1)

    to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles migh