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Colossians 1:27

to whom it was his pleasure to make known the surpassing glory of that hidden truth when proclaimed among the Gentiles – ‘Christ among you! Your hope of glory!’

Open English Bible (US)

In The King James Version

To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

In Context

26that truth which has been hidden from former ages and generations. But now it has been revealed to God’s people,

28This is the Christ whom we proclaim, warning everyone, and instructing everyone, with all the wisdom that we possess, in the hope of bringing everyone into God’s presence perfected by union with Christ.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:11“To you,” answered Jesus, “the knowledge of the hidden truths of the kingdom of heaven has been imparted, but not to those.

John 6:56Everyone who takes my flesh for their food, and drinks my blood, remains united to me, and I to them.

John 14:20At that time you will recognize that I am in union with the Father, and you with me, and I with you.

John 15:2Any unfruitful branch in me he takes away, and he cleanses every fruitful branch, so that it may bear more fruit.

John 17:26I have made you known to them, and will do so still; that the love that you have had for me may be in their hearts, and that I may be in them also.”

Romans 8:10but, if Christ is within you, then, though the body is dead as a consequence of sin, the spirit is life as a consequence of righteousness.

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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