--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: For this cause we also, since the day we…" description: "\"For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will i..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/738/bible-141_forgiveness_for-this-cause-we-also-since-the-day-we_1023390.jpg" --- # For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not… ![“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and…” quote by Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/738/bible-141_forgiveness_for-this-cause-we-also-since-the-day-we_1023390.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/738/bible-141_forgiveness_for-this-cause-we-also-since-the-day-we_1023390.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/738/bible-141_forgiveness_for-this-cause-we-also-since-the-day-we_1023390.jpg) > “For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and long suffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were cre” [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bible/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Seek divine wisdom, live righteously, and grow in spiritual understanding through God's power. **In simple terms:** Pray for wisdom and live faithfully. Key Takeaway Cultivate knowledge of God's will and serve others. Themes faith wisdom spiritual growth service Mood hopeful inspirational Type religious motivational When to use this quote - personal prayer - church teaching - missionary work - ethical decision making Key Concepts theology redemption divine power Questions to Reflect On - How does spiritual knowledge translate into daily actions? - What role does joy play in enduring hardship? 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