OET interlinear COL 1:27

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

τὸ πλοῦτος τῆς δόξης τοῦ μυστηρίου τούτου

the riches ˱of˲_the glory ¬the ˱of˲_mystery this

Paul emphasizes the scope of the glory by speaking as if it had wealth or riches. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a comparable statement or express the idea with an adverb such as “very” or an adjective such as “abundant.” Alternate translation: “the abundant glory of this mystery”

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / possession

τὸ πλοῦτος τῆς δόξης τοῦ μυστηρίου τούτου

the riches ˱of˲_the glory ¬the ˱of˲_mystery this

Here Paul uses the possessive form to connect riches to glory, which then characterizes the mystery. If your language would not use the possessive form to express that idea, you could translate both riches and glory as adjectives or adverbs describing the mystery. Alternate translation: “this richly glorious mystery”

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

τὸ πλοῦτος τῆς δόξης τοῦ μυστηρίου τούτου

the riches ˱of˲_the glory ¬the ˱of˲_mystery this

If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word glory, you could express that idea in another way, such as with a description word. Alternate translation: “this richly glorious mystery” or “this abundantly wonderful mystery”

ἐν τοῖς ἔθνεσιν

among the pagans

This phrase could refer to: (1) how the mystery applies to all people, including Gentiles. Alternate translation: “that applies to every person, including the Gentiles” (2) where God makes the mystery known. Alternate translation: “to the Gentiles”

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

Χριστὸς ἐν ὑμῖν

Christ in you_all

Paul speaks of the believers as if they were containers in which Christ is present. The expression means basically the same thing as “you in Christ.” If it would be helpful in your language, you could use the same translation you have used for being “in Christ.” Alternate translation: “your union with Christ”

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / possession

ἡ ἐλπὶς τῆς δόξης

the hope ¬the ˱of˲_glory

Here Paul speaks of a hope that relates to glory. This could refer to: (1) hoping for, or expecting, glory. Alternate translation: “the expectation of becoming glorious” (2) a hope that is glorious. Alternate translation: “the glorious hope”

Note 6 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

ἡ ἐλπὶς τῆς δόξης

the hope ¬the ˱of˲_glory

If your language does not use abstract nouns for the ideas behind the words hope and glory, you could express those ideas in another way. Alternate translation: “with whom we can expect to share his glorious life” or “who makes us confidently hope for living with him in heaven”