Colossians 1:5

Which verses does Colossians 1:5 point to?

The 20 strongest of 29, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

1. 1 Peter 1:3–425 votes

   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 through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,

2. Ephesians 1:1323 votes

   And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,

3. 2 Timothy 4:820 votes

   From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

4. Titus 1:217 votes

   in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began.

5. Colossians 1:2715 votes

   To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

6. 1 Corinthians 15:1910 votes

   If our hope in Christ is for this life alone, we are to be pitied more than all men.

7. 1 Peter 2:210 votes

   Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,

8. Colossians 1:239 votes

   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.

9. Hebrews 7:199 votes

   (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.

10. Galatians 5:58 votes

    But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the hope of righteousness.

11. 1 Thessalonians 2:138 votes
12. 1 John 3:38 votes
13. Acts 23:67 votes
14. Acts 26:6–77 votes
15. 1 Corinthians 13:137 votes
16. 2 Corinthians 5:197 votes

    that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.

17. Psalm 31:196 votes
18. Acts 24:156 votes
19. Ephesians 1:18–196 votes

    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 glorious inheritance in the saints, and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength,

20. Colossians 3:166 votes

    Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Which verses point to Colossians 1:5?

The 10 strongest of 36.

• 3 John 1:2 27
• 1 Peter 3:15 20
• Colossians 1:23 15
• Philippians 3:20 14
• 1 Peter 1:4 14
• Romans 10:17 13
• Colossians 1:27 13
• Romans 1:16 11
• 2 Timothy 4:8 11
• John 15:2 10