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Berean Standard Bible

“rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”

Colossians 2:7

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Paul warns the Colossians against empty philosophy and human traditions that threatened to draw them away from Christ. Before the warning, he reminds them what a healthy life in Christ looks like using images of plants and buildings.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

World English Bible (WEB)

rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, even as you were taught, abounding in it in thanksgiving.

King James Version (KJV)

Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

American Standard Version (ASV)

rooted and builded up in him, and established in your faith, even as ye were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Rooted and based together in him, strong in the faith which the teaching gave you, giving praise to God at all times.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

being rooted and built up in him, and confirmed in the faith, as you were taught -- abounding in it in thanksgiving.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Arraigados y sobreedificados en él, y confirmados en la fe, así como habéis aprendido, creciendo en ella con hacimiento de gracias.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

es decir, enraizados en él y que sea él quien les haga crecer. Manténganse convencidos de la verdad que les enseñaron y llenos de acción de gracias al Señor.

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