Colossians 1:19

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

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

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

20And, 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.

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Cross References

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

John 1:16And of his fullness have all we received, and grace for grace.

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

Ephesians 1:23Which is his body, the fullness of him that fills all in all.

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

Colossians 3:11Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Savages, bond nor 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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