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Colossians 1:20-22
Lexham English Bible
Colossians 1:20-22
Lexham English Bible
20 and through him to reconcile all things to himself, by[a] making peace through the blood of his cross, through him, whether things on earth or things in heaven.
21 And although you were formerly alienated[b][c] and enemies in attitude, because of your evil deeds, 22 but now you have been reconciled[d] by his physical body[e] through death, to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him,
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- Colossians 1:20 Here “by” is supplied as a component of the participle (“making peace”) which is understood as means
- Colossians 1:21 Literally “and you formerly being alienated”
- Colossians 1:21 Here the participle (“being”) is understood as concessive
- Colossians 1:22 Some manuscripts have “he has reconciled you”
- Colossians 1:22 Literally “the body of his flesh”
Colossians 1:20-22
New International Version
Colossians 1:20-22
New International Version
20 and through him to reconcile(A) to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven,(B) by making peace(C) through his blood,(D) shed on the cross.
21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies(E) in your minds(F) because of[a] your evil behavior. 22 But now he has reconciled(G) you by Christ’s physical body(H) through death to present you(I) holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation(J)—
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- Colossians 1:21 Or minds, as shown by
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