Colossians 1:19

For it pleased the Father, that all his fulness should dwell in him;

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;

In Context

18He is also the head of the body, the church: he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have preeminence.

20And through him to reconcile all things to himself, whether things on earth, or things in heaven; having made peace through the blood of his cross.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them to babes.

John 1:16And of his fulness we have all received, and grace upon grace.

Ephesians 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places:

Ephesians 1:23Which is his body, the fulness of him who fills all things everywhere.

Colossians 2:3In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Colossians 3:11Here there is neither Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian or Scythian, slave or free: but Christ is all, and in all.

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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