1. Colossians 1:5 (ESV)
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How can hope be laid up in heaven?

Colossians 1:5 (ESV)

5 because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel,

The idea of hope stored up in heaven refers to the glorious reward, that is, the future heavenly blessedness of the people of God.1

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