Colossians 1:19

For the Father is well-pleased that all fullness reside in him,

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

In Context

18And he is the head of his body, the Church. He is the beginning, the first-born from the dead, so that in all things he may hold primacy.

20and that, through him, all things be reconciled to himself, making peace through the blood of his cross, for the things that are on earth, as well as the things that are in heaven.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:25At that time, Jesus responded and said: “I acknowledge you, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the prudent, and have revealed them to little ones.

John 1:16And from his fullness, we all have received, even grace for grace.

Ephesians 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, in Christ,

Ephesians 1:23which is his body and which is the fullness of him who accomplishes everything in everyone.

Colossians 2:3For in him are hidden all treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Colossians 3:11where there is neither Gentile nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian nor Scythian, servant nor free. Instead, Christ is everything, in everyone.

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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