Colossians 1:13

13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves,

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Colossians 1:13 in Other Translations

KJV
13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
ESV
13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son,
NLT
13 For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son,
MSG
13 God rescued us from dead-end alleys and dark dungeons. He's set us up in the kingdom of the Son he loves so much,
CSB
13 He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son He loves,

Colossians 1:13 In-Context

11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience,
12 and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.
13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves,
14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Acts 26:18
  • 2. Ephesians 6:12; 2 Peter 1:11
  • 3. Matthew 3:17
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