Colossians 1:11

Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

[ En (G1722) pasee (G3956) dunamei (G1411) dunamoumenoi (G1412)] 'Being made mighty with (literally, in) all (every kind of) might.'

According to his glorious power - `according to the power (the characteristic) of His glory:' here appropriate to Paul's argument (Ephesians 1:19; Ephesians 6:10): as its exuberant 'riches' in Ephesians 3:16. The power which characterizes His glory is the measure of the strength to be imparted to the Colossians (Romans 6:4).

Unto all patience - so as to attain to all [ hupomoneen (G5281)] brave, patient constancy, perseverance in the faith, in spite of trials of persecutors and seductions of false teachers.

Long-suffering, [ makrothumian (G3115)] - toward those whom one could repel. Long forbearance before giving room to passion. "Patience" toward those whom one cannot repel (Chrysostom). [ Makrothumia (G3115), toward persons: hupomoneen (G5281), as to things.] Both are ascribed to saints: only makrothumia (G3115) to God (Trench).

With joyfulness - Paul's own practice in trial (Acts 16:25; Romans 5:3; Romans 5:11). Joined by Ellicott with "giving thanks."