The Meaning of Colossians 1:8 Explained

Colossians 1:8

KJV: Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.

YLT: who also did declare to us your love in the Spirit.

Darby: who has also manifested to us your love in the Spirit.

ASV: who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.

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CONTEXT: What is the Context of Colossians 1:8?

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What is the context of Colossians 1:8?

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Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.

What does Colossians 1:8 Mean?

Context Summary

Colossians 1:1-8 - The Gospel Bearing Fruit

The saints are men of faith, for their holiness is derived from Christ, but they are also faithful men, and will not betray their trust. Grace is the Greek and peace the Hebrew greeting. We can do a great deal with those whom we desire to correct or instruct, if we begin by commending all that is worthy of being praised. Thus the Apostle rejoices in the evidences of the trinity of Christian graces-Faith, Hope, and Love. His prayer-book was filled with intercession. One marvels at the accomplishment of this extraordinary man, who, in addition to his travels, labors, writings, and toil for his daily bread, had time for such abundant prayerfulness.

There is a note of triumph in his reference to the reception given to the gospel in all the world. The handful of corn on the top of the mountains was already beginning to shake like Lebanon. It seemed as though victory was assured; and if only the Church had possessed more men like him, the world would have been saved some sad experiences. Note the unaffected humility of the Apostle in classing Epaphras with himself as his beloved fellow-servant in the household of God. [source]

Chapter Summary: Colossians 1

¹ After salutation Paul thanks God for the Colossians' faith;
⁷ confirms the doctrine of Epaphras;
⁹ prays further for their increase in grace;
¹⁴ describes the supremacy of Christ;
²¹ encourages them to receive Jesus Christ, and commends his own ministry

Greek Commentary for Colossians 1:8

Who also declared [ο και δηλωσας]
Articular first aorist active participle of δηλοω dēloō old verb, to make manifest. Epaphras told Paul about their “love in the Spirit,” grounded in the Holy Spirit. [source]

Declared [δηλώσας]
Or made manifest. See on 1 Corinthians 1:11. [source]

In the Spirit []
Connect with your love. Compare Galatians 5:22. [source]

Reverse Greek Commentary Search for Colossians 1:8

John 14:21 Will manifest [ἐμφανίσω]
Properly, of manifestation to the sight, as distinguished from δηλόω , to make evident to the mind (1 Corinthians 3:13; Colossians 1:8, etc.). A clear, conspicuous manifestation is indicated. Compare ye see me (John 14:19). “It conveys more than the disclosing of an undiscovered presence ( ἀποκαλύπτω ), or the manifesting of a hidden one ( φανερόω )” (Westcott). [source]

Colossians 1:4 Having heard of [ακουσαντες]
Literary plural unless Timothy is included. Aorist active participle of ακουω akouō of antecedent action to ευχαριστουμεν eucharistoumen Epaphras (Colossians 1:8) had told Paul. [source]

Philemon 1:5 Hearing [ακουων]
Through Epaphras (Colossians 1:7, Colossians 1:8; Colossians 4:12), possibly from Onesimus also. [source]

What do the individual words in Colossians 1:8 mean?

the [one] also having made known to us - your love in [the] Spirit

ὁ καὶ δηλώσας ἡμῖν τὴν ὑμῶν ἀγάπην ἐν Πνεύματι

ὁ	the [one]
Parse: Article, Nominative Masculine Singular Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc.
καὶ	also
Parse: Conjunction Root: καί Sense: and, also, even, indeed, but.
δηλώσας	having made known
Parse: Verb, Aorist Participle Active, Nominative Masculine Singular Root: δηλόω Sense: to make manifest.
ἡμῖν	to us
Parse: Personal / Possessive Pronoun, Dative 1st Person Plural Root: ἐγώ Sense: I, me, my.
τὴν	-
Parse: Article, Accusative Feminine Singular Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc.
ὑμῶν	your
Parse: Personal / Possessive Pronoun, Genitive 2nd Person Plural Root: σύ Sense: you.
ἀγάπην	love
Parse: Noun, Accusative Feminine Singular Root: ἀγάπη Sense: brotherly love, affection, good will, love, benevolence.
Πνεύματι	[the] Spirit
Parse: Noun, Dative Neuter Singular Root: πνεῦμα Sense: a movement of air (a gentle blast.

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Similar Scriptures for Colossians 1:8

		Romans 15:30 [7]
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		Galatians 5:22 [4]
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		1 Peter 1:22 [3]