Colossians 1:26

even that mystery which was hid from former ages and generations, but is now manifested to his saints:

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:

In Context

25Of which I was made a minister according to the dispensation of God, which is given me towards you, that I might fully declare the word of God:

27to whom God would make known the rich glory of this mystery, among the gentiles; which is this, that Christ is in you the hope of glory:

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Cross References

Matthew 20:7They say unto him, because no one hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatever is reasonable ye shall receive.

Luke 8:10And He said, To you it is granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but I speak to others in parables, that in seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.

1 Corinthians 2:7But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, that hidden wisdom which God ordained before the worlds for our glory:

2 Timothy 1:10but now made manifest by the appearance of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light by the gospel: for which I was appointed an herald,

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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