Colossians 1:26

the mystery which was concealed from the ages and the generations, but is now made manifest to his saints,

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:

In Context

25of which I was made a minister according to the commission from God, which was given to me for you, that I might fully preach the word of God,

27to whom God would make known what is the glorious riches of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory,

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Cross References

Matthew 20:7They said to him: No man has hired us. He said to them: Go you also into the vineyard, and whatever is right you shall receive.

Luke 8:10He replied: To you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that when they see, they may not see, and when they hear, they may not understand.

1 Corinthians 2:7but we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, even that which had been hidden, which God predestined before the ages, for our glory,

2 Timothy 1:10but is now made manifest by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has deprived death of its power, and brought life and incorruptibility to light through the gospel;

Matthew Henry on Colossians 1:13-29

The Redeemer's Dignity; The Work of Redemption; Paul's Preaching. ( a. d. 62.) 12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven,… Read the whole commentary →

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