Colossians 1:10Prison letter context (trad.)
that you may walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God,
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Interpretation

Paul urges a fruitful work that is practiced in conflict and celebration in Colossians 1:10—consider "may" and "walk". Entrust fruitful work in the use of resources—trace faith in small fidelities.

Context

In Colossians (Epistle/Letter), developing fruitful work. Read in Colossians 1, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “may” alongside “walk”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early attribution points to Paul for Colossians. A common scholarly view of Colossians: Deutero‑Pauline (disputed by many).. Scholars commonly date Colossians AD 60–80. Genre and setting: epistle/letter, in the Prison letter context (trad.). This verse leans into apostolic community.

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Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Deutero‑Pauline (disputed by many).
Date:AD 60–80
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not alter the main meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46