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Colossians 1:12-14 KJV
Colossians · chapter 1 · verses 12–14 · King James Version
12Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:Colossians 1:12-14 · King James Version
Colossians 1:12-14 in context
10That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
11Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
12Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
13Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
14In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
15Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
16For 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 created by him, and for him:
Cross references
- Acts 20:32
- Ephesians 1:11
- Ephesians 1:18
- Acts 26:18
- Ephesians 5:8
- 1 Peter 2:9
- Titus 3:3-6
- 1 Thessalonians 2:12
- Ephesians 6:12
- 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
- Ephesians 4:18
- Ephesians 1:7
Key words (Strong's)
- inheritanceklērosan object used in casting or drawing lots, which was either a pebble, or a potsherd, or a…G2819 →
- forgivenessaphesisrelease from bondage or imprisonment, forgiveness or pardon, of sins , remission of the…G859 →
- translatedmethistēmito transpose, transfer, remove from one place to another, of change of situation or…G3179 →
- redemptionapolytrōsisa releasing effected by payment of ransom, redemption, deliverance, liberation procured…G629 →
- partakersmerisa part as distinct from the whole, an assigned part, a portion, shareG3310 →
- deliveredrhyomaito draw to one's self, to rescue, to deliver, the delivererG4506 →
- darknessskotosdarkness, of night darkness, of darkened eyesight or blindness, metaph., of ignorance…G4655 →
- kingdombasileiaroyal power, kingship, dominion, rule, not to be confused with an actual kingdom but…G932 →
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