What does Colossians 1:27 mean?

Colossians 1:27 highlights themes such as hope, mystery, glory when read in context.

How should I apply Colossians 1:27 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

25Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;

26Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:

27To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

28Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

29Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

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Ephesians 1:18
Both verses talk about the riches of God's glory and the hope found in Christ.
Galatians 2:20
This verse reflects the idea of Christ living in believers, similar to Colossians 1:27.
1 Peter 1:3
Both passages emphasize the hope and glory that comes through Christ.