Colossians 1:13

and hath rescued us from the dominion of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son;

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

12and may, with joy, give thanks to God the Father, who hath fitted us for a portion of the inheritance of the saints in light;

14by whom we have redemption and remission of sins:

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Cross References

Matthew 12:29Or how can one enter the house of a strong man, and plunder his goods, unless he first bind the strong man? and then he may plunder his house.

Matthew 25:34Then will the king say to those on his right hand: Come, ye blessed of my Father; inherit the kingdom that was 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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