Colossians 1:6

Authorized King James Version

Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
τοῦ
G3588
Which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
παρόντος
G3918
is come
to be near, i.e., at hand; neuter present participle (singular) time being, or (plural) property
#3
εἰς
G1519
unto
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#4
ὑμᾶς
G5209
you
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
#5
καθὼς
G2531
as
just (or inasmuch) as, that
#6
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#8
παντὶ
G3956
all
all, any, every, the whole
#9
τοῦ
G3588
Which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
κόσμῳ
G2889
the world
orderly arrangement, i.e., decoration; by implication, the world (including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
#11
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
ἐστὶν
G2076
bringeth forth fruit
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#13
καρποφορούμενον
G2592
to be fertile (literally or figuratively)
#14
καθὼς
G2531
as
just (or inasmuch) as, that
#15
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#17
ὑμῖν
G5213
you
to (with or by) you
#18
ἀφ'
G575
since
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#19
ἡς
G3739
the
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#20
ἡμέρας
G2250
day
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#21
ἠκούσατε
G191
ye heard
to hear (in various senses)
#22
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#23
ἐπέγνωτε
G1921
knew
to know upon some mark, i.e., recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge
#24
τοῦ
G3588
Which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#25
χάριν
G5485
the grace
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart
#26
τοῦ
G3588
Which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#27
θεοῦ
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#28
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#29
ἀληθείᾳ·
G225
truth
truth

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Colossians. The concept of grace reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes charis in Greek or hen in Hebrew, emphasizing unmerited divine favor, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 grace. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection