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Colossians 1:26

The secret which has been kept from all times and generations, but has now been made clear to his saints,

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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 became a servant by the purpose of God which was given to me for you, to give effect to the word of God,

27To whom God was pleased to give knowledge of the wealth of the glory of this secret among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

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Cross References

Psalms 25:14The secret of the Lord is with those in whose hearts is the fear of him; he will make his agreement clear to them.

Matthew 20:7They say to him, Because no man has given us work. He says to them, Go in with the rest, into the vine-garden.

Luke 8:10And he said, To you is given knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God; but to the others, they are given in stories, so that seeing, they may not see, and though they give hearing, the sense will not be clear to them.

1 Corinthians 2:7But we give the news of the secret wisdom of God, which he had kept in store before the world came into existence, for our glory;

2 Timothy 1:10But has now been made clear by the revelation of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who put an end to death and made life unending come to light through the good news,

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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