Colossians 1:14
in whom we have our redemption--the forgiveness of our sins.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
In Context
15Christ is the visible representation of the invisible God, the Firstborn and Lord of all creation.
Cross References
Luke 5:20He saw their faith and said to him, "Friend, your sins are forgiven."
Acts 2:38"Repent," replied Peter, "and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, with a view to the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 13:38"Understand therefore, brethren, that through this Jesus forgiveness of sins is announced to you;
Acts 26:18that they may turn from darkness to light and from the obedience to Satan to God, in order to receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified through faith in Me.'
Romans 4:6In this way David also tells of the blessedness of the man to whose credit God places righteousness, apart from his actions.
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 →