Colossians 1:20

and by him it chose to reconcile all things alike on earth or in heaven to himself; making peace by him, through the blood of his cross.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.

In Context

19For in him all the divine fulness chose to dwell;

21And you, alienated as you once were, hostile at heart in your evil deeds,

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Cross References

Acts 10:30Cornelius answered. "Three days ago, at this very hour, I was praying in my house at three o’clock in the afternoon, when suddenly a man in a shining robe stood by me,

2 Corinthians 5:18And all this is from God, who through Christ reconciled me to himself, and gave me the ministry of reconciliation;

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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