Col 1:11 | MHM | STEP | v. 11 : He asks God to give them strength with His glorious power, so they can have patience and long-suffering with joy (Colossians 1:11 ). Paul knows that Christians face hard times, so he prays that God will help them stay strong, even when life is difficult. This strength comes from God, not from themselves. As Scripture says, we are strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man (Ephesians 3:16 ). Paul wants them to have not only patience to endure, but also joy, even during suffering. He reminds us, to you it is given to suffer for His sake (Philippians 1:29 ), and that patience should continue as long as needed, with joy in God.

‏ Colossians 1:11

v. 11: He asks God to give them strength with His glorious power, so they can have patience and long-suffering with joy (Colossians 1:11 ^a). Paul knows that Christians face hard times, so he prays that God will help them stay strong, even when life is difficult. This strength comes from God, not from themselves. As Scripture says, we are strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man (Ephesians 3:16 ^b). Paul wants them to have not only patience to endure, but also joy, even during suffering. He reminds us, to you it is given to suffer for His sake (Philippians 1:29 ^c), and that patience should continue as long as needed, with joy in God.