Colossians 1:26

the mystery which [has been] hidden from ages and from generations, but has now been made manifest to his saints;

Darby Translation

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 minister, according to the dispensation of God which [is] given me towards you to complete the word of God,

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

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Cross References

Psalms 25:14The secret of Jehovah is with them that fear him, that he may make known his covenant to them.

Matthew 20:7They say to him, Because no man has hired us. He says to them, Go also ye into the vineyard [and whatsoever may be just ye shall receive].

Luke 8:10And he said, To you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest in parables, in order that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.

1 Corinthians 2:7But we speak God's wisdom in [a] mystery, that hidden [wisdom] which God had predetermined before the ages for our glory:

2 Timothy 1:10but has been made manifest now by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who has annulled death, and brought to light life and incorruptibility by the glad tidings;

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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