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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Colossians 1:11

Verse 11. Strengthened with all might] That they might be able to walk worthy of the Lord, bring forth fruit, c. Ephesians 3:13, Ephesians 3:13, c.

According to his glorious power] According to that sufficiency of strength which may be expected from him who has all power both in the heavens and in the earth.

Unto all patience] Relieving, hoping, and enduring all things.

With joyfulness] Feeling the continual testimony that ye please God, which will be a spring of perpetual comfort. Ephesians 4:2, Ephesians 4:2.

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  • Annotated Bible by A.C. Gaebelein

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  • Barclay Daily Study Bible (NT)

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  • Barclay Daily Study Bible (NT)

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  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

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  • Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges Commentary

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  • Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges Commentary

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  • Charles Rose Commentaries

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  • Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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  • Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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  • Concordant Commentary on the New Testament by A. E. Knoch

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  • Expositor's Greek Testament (Nicoll)

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  • Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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