Colossians 1:23

Authorized King James Version

If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
εἴγε
G1489
If
if indeed, seeing that, unless, (with negative) otherwise
#2
ἐπιμένετε
G1961
ye continue
to stay over, i.e., remain (figuratively, persevere)
#3
τὸν
G3588
and which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
πίστει
G4102
in the faith
persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ
#5
τεθεμελιωμένοι
G2311
grounded
to lay a basis for, i.e., (literally) erect, or (figuratively) consolidate
#6
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
ἑδραῖοι
G1476
settled
sedentary, i.e., (by implication) immovable
#8
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
μὴ
G3361
be not
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#10
μετακινούμενοι
G3334
moved away
to stir to a place elsewhere, i.e., remove (figuratively)
#11
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#12
τὸν
G3588
and which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ἐλπίδος
G1680
the hope
expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
#14
τὸν
G3588
and which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
εὐαγγελίου
G2098
of the gospel
a good message, i.e., the gospel
#16
οὗ
G3739
whereof
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#17
ἠκούσατε
G191
ye have heard
to hear (in various senses)
#18
τὸν
G3588
and which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
κηρυχθέντος
G2784
was preached
to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
#20
ἐν
G1722
to
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#21
πάσῃ
G3956
every
all, any, every, the whole
#22
τὸν
G3588
and which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
κτίσει
G2937
creature
original formation (properly, the act; by implication, the thing, literally or figuratively)
#24
τὸν
G3588
and which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#25
ὑπὸ
G5259
which is under
under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (
#26
τὸν
G3588
and which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#27
οὐρανόν
G3772
heaven
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
#28
οὗ
G3739
whereof
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#29
ἐγενόμην
G1096
am made
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#30
ἐγὼ
G1473
I
i, me
#31
Παῦλος
G3972
Paul
(little; but remotely from a derivative of g3973, meaning the same); paulus, the name of a roman and of an apostle
#32
διάκονος
G1249
a minister
an attendant, i.e., (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Colossians, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of faith connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about faith, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by establishing foundational concepts crucial to Colossians's theological argument.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood faith. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection