Colossians 1:26-28

Paul's Ministry to the Church

²⁶ _p the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints. ²⁷ _q To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are _r the riches of the glory of _p this mystery, which is Christ in you, _s the hope of glory. ²⁸ Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that _t we may present everyone _u mature in Christ.

1. Cross References
   Ephesians 3:9
   And to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things.
   Romans 16:25 - 26
   Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages
   
2. Cross References
   Colossians 2:2
   That their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ.
   
3. Cross References
   Ephesians 1:18
   Having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints.
   Ephesians 3:16
   That according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being.
   
4. Cross References
   Colossians 1:26
   The mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints.
   
5. Cross References
   1 Timothy 1:1
   Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope.
   
6. Cross References
   Colossians 1:22 - 23
   He has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him.
   
7. Cross References
   Matthew 5:48
   You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.