Colossians 1:26

the mystery which had remained hidden to past ages and generations, but which now is manifested to his saints.

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

In Context

25For I have become a minister of the Church, according to the dispensation of God that has been given to me among you, so that I may fulfill the Word of God,

27To them, God willed to make known the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ and the hope of his glory within you.

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Cross References

Matthew 20:7They say to him, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You also may go into my vineyard.’

Luke 8:10And he said to them: “To you it has been given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God. But to the rest, it is in parables, so that: seeing, they may not perceive, and hearing, they may not understand.

1 Corinthians 2:7Instead, we speak of the wisdom of God in a mystery which has been hidden, which God predestined before this age for our glory,

2 Timothy 1:10And this has now been made manifest by the illumination of our Savior Jesus Christ, who certainly has destroyed death, and who has also illuminated life and incorruption 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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