OET interlinear COL 1:12

uW Translation Notes:

εὐχαριστοῦντες

giving_thanks

Some Bible versions connect the phrase “with joy” at the end of verse 11 to the phrase at the beginning of verse 12, instead of connecting it to verse 11. Alternate translation: [with joy giving thanks]

Note 1 topic: guidelines-sonofgodprinciples

τῷ Πατρὶ

˱to˲_the Father

Father is an important title that describes the relationship between God and Jesus, and it also describes the relationship between God and believers, who are adopted children. Alternate translation: [God the Father]

ἱκανώσαντι ὑμᾶς

/having/_qualified you_all

Alternate translation: [who has qualified you]

Note 2 topic: grammar-connect-logic-goal

εἰς τὴν μερίδα τοῦ κλήρου τῶν ἁγίων

for the portion ˱of˲_the allotment ˱of˲_the holy_‹ones›

This is a purpose clause. Paul is stating the purpose for which God made the Colossians able. In your translation, follow the conventions of your language for purpose clauses. Alternate translation (without a comma preceding): “so that you could share the inheritance of the saints”

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / possession

τὴν μερίδα τοῦ κλήρου

the portion ˱of˲_the allotment

Paul is using the possessive form to describe a share that is characterized by inheritance. If your language does not use this form to express that meaning, you could use a verbal phrase like “receive your portion of” or “take part in.” Alternate translation: [to take part in the inheritance]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / possession

τοῦ κλήρου τῶν ἁγίων

˱of˲_the allotment ˱of˲_the holy_‹ones›

Here, Paul uses the possessive form to indicate that the inheritance is for the saints. If your language does not use this form to express that meaning, you could use a descriptive phrase such as “that God is keeping for” or “that belongs to” instead. Alternate translation: [the inheritance that belongs to the saints]

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

ἐν τῷ φωτί

in the light

Here, in the light is the opposite of the “authority of the darkness” in the next verse (1:13) and refers to belonging to God and being part of his kingdom. The metaphor of light representing God, goodness, and heaven is very common in the Bible, and it would be useful to retain it if it communicates well. However, you could express the idea plainly. Alternate translation: [in the spiritual kingdom of God] or [in God’s glorious presence]