Colossians 1:13

For he has delivered us out of the dominion of the darkness, and transplanted us into the kingdom of his dear Son,

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

In Context

12I ask that you may give thanks to the Father who has made us fit to receive our share of the heritage of the saints in the light.

14in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of our sins.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:29"Or how can any one enter the strong man’s house and carry off his goods without first binding the strong man? Then he can rob his house.

Matthew 25:34"Then he, the King will say to those on his right hand. "‘Come, my Father’s blessed ones, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

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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