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Colossians 1:20

Colossians chapter 1 · verse 20 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and 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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and 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.

Context

v.19For it was the good pleasure of the Father that in him should all the fulness dwell;

v.20This passage

v.21And you, being in time past alienated and enemies in your mind in your evil works,

Cross references

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

  • Leviticus 6:30

    And no sin-offering, whereof any of the blood is brought into the tent of meeting to make atonement in the holy place, shall be eaten: it shall be burnt with fire.

  • 2 Corinthians 5:18

    But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and gave unto us the ministry of reconciliation;

  • Psalms 85:10

    Mercy and truth are met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

  • Hebrews 2:17

    Wherefore it behooved him in all things to be made like unto his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.

  • Romans 5:1

    Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;

  • Ephesians 2:13

    But now in Christ Jesus ye that once were far off are made nigh in the blood of Christ.