• Colossians 2:7
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 7 ἐρριζωμένοι having been rooted καὶ and ἐποικοδομούμενοι being built upon ἐν in αὐτῷ him καὶ and βεβαιούμενοι being stabilized τῇ in the πίστει faith καθὼς according as ἐδιδάχθητε, YOU were taught, περισσεύοντες abounding ἐν in αὐτῇ it ἐν in εὐχαριστίᾳ. thanksgiving.

  • Colossians Study Notes—Chapter 2
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 2:7

      being rooted: In this verse, Paul uses three different word pictures to describe how a Christian should “go on walking in union with” Christ. (Col 2:6) With the first one, he emphasizes that Christians should be as firm as a tree with deep, strong roots.​—See study note on Eph 3:17.

      built up in him: That is, in Jesus Christ. With this word picture, Paul emphasizes that a Christian should be as solid as a building that rests on a good foundation.​—See study note on Eph 3:17.

      being stabilized in the faith: This is the third phrase describing how a Christian should “go on walking in union with” Christ. (Col 2:6) After using word pictures from agriculture (“being rooted”) and architecture (“built up”), Paul uses vocabulary from the commercial and legal fields. The Greek word for “being stabilized” has legal connotations and can also be rendered “to verify; to make firm; to guarantee.” (Ro 15:8; 1Co 1:8; 2Co 1:21) One lexicon renders this expression “confirmed in faith.” Paul uses a related Greek noun in his letter to the Christians in Philippi when referring to “legally establishing” the good news. (Php 1:7) As Christians take in accurate knowledge of God, they acquire additional reasons to see that their faith in him is well-founded.