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Colossians 1:14-16
Expanded Bible
Colossians 1:14-16
Expanded Bible
14 ·who purchased our freedom[a] [L in whom we have redemption] ·and forgave our sins [or which is the forgiveness of sins].
The Importance of Christ
15 The Son [L …who] is ·the image of [exactly like; the visible representation of] the invisible God [John 1:18; Heb. 1:3]. He ·ranks higher than [L is the firstborn of/over] ·everything that has been made [all creation; Prov. 8:22–30]. 16 ·Through his power [L In him; or By him] all things were created [John 1:3; Heb. 1:2]—things in heaven and on earth, things seen and unseen, all ·powers [or heavenly authorities; L thrones], ·authorities [dominions; kingdoms], ·lords [rulers], and ·rulers [authorities; C these four may refer to angelic hierarchies, or to earthly and heavenly rulers]. All things were created through Christ and for Christ.
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- Colossians 1:14 freedom Some Greek copies continue, “with his blood.”
Colossians 1:14-16
New International Version
Colossians 1:14-16
New International Version
14 in whom we have redemption,(A) the forgiveness of sins.(B)
The Supremacy of the Son of God
15 The Son is the image(C) of the invisible God,(D) the firstborn(E) over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created:(F) things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities;(G) all things have been created through him and for him.(H)
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