Colossians 1:19

Colossians chapter 1 · verse 19 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For it was the good pleasure of the Father that in him should all the fulness dwell;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For it was the good pleasure of the Father that in him should all the fulness dwell;

Context

v.18And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

v.19This passage

v.20and through him to reconcile all things unto himself, having made peace through the blood of his cross; through him, I say, whether things upon the earth, or things in the heavens.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ephesians 4:10

    He that descended is the same also that ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.)

  • Ephesians 1:5

    having foreordained us unto adoption as sons through Jesus Christ unto himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

  • Ephesians 1:3

    Blessedbethe God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ:

  • Colossians 2:3

    in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden.

  • Matthew 11:25

    At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes:

  • John 3:34

    For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for he giveth not the Spirit by measure.