Colossians 1:13 “He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into th…”

Colossians 1:13

He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

World English Bible

who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the Kingdom of the Son of his love,

American Standard Version

who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love;

Geneva Bible 1599

Who hath deliuered vs from the power of darkenesse, and hath translated vs into the kingdome of his deare Sonne,

Darby Translation

who has delivered us from the authority of darkness, and translated [us] into the kingdom of the Son of his love:

Young's Literal Translation

who did rescue us out of the authority of the darkness, and did translate [us] into the reign of the Son of His love,

Bible in Basic English

Who has made us free from the power of evil and given us a place in the kingdom of the Son of his love;

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Cross references

“delivered”

Acts 26:18 Hebrews 2:14 Isaiah 53:12 Isaiah 49:24 Isaiah 49:25 Matthew 12:29

Acts 26:18 · BSB

to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’

Hebrews 2:14 · BSB

Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil,

Isaiah 53:12 · BSB

Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many a…

Isaiah 49:24 · BSB

Can the plunder be snatched from the mighty, or the captives of a tyrant be delivered?

Isaiah 49:25 · BSB

Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children.

Matthew 12:29 · BSB

Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and steal his possessions, unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house.

“the power”

Ephesians 5:8 1 Peter 2:9 Ephesians 6:12 Ephesians 4:18 2 Corinthians 4:4 1 John 3:8

Ephesians 5:8 · BSB

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,

1 Peter 2:9 · BSB

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Ephesians 6:12 · BSB

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Ephesians 4:18 · BSB

They are darkened in their understanding and alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardness of their hearts.

2 Corinthians 4:4 · BSB

The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

1 John 3:8 · BSB

The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the very start. This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil.

“and”

Titus 3:3–6 1 Thessalonians 2:12 1 Corinthians 6:9–11 1 John 3:14 John 5:24 Romans 6:17–22

Titus 3:3–6 · BSB

For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.

1 Thessalonians 2:12 · BSB

encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

1 Corinthians 6:9–11 · BSB

Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts,

1 John 3:14 · BSB

We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.

John 5:24 · BSB

Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.

Romans 6:17–22 · BSB

But thanks be to God that, though you once were slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were committed.

“the kingdom”

Romans 14:17 1 Corinthians 15:23–25 Zechariah 9:9 Matthew 25:34 Psalm 2:6 Psalm 2:7

Romans 14:17 · BSB

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 15:23–25 · BSB

But each in his own turn: Christ the firstfruits; then at His coming, those who belong to Him.

Zechariah 9:9 · BSB

Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Matthew 25:34 · BSB

Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Psalm 2:6 · BSB

“I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.”

Psalm 2:7 · BSB

I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.

“his dear Son”

Isaiah 42:1 Matthew 3:17 John 17:24 Ephesians 1:6 Matthew 17:5 John 3:35

Isaiah 42:1 · BSB

“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.

Matthew 3:17 · BSB

And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!”

John 17:24 · BSB

Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, that they may see the glory You gave Me because You loved Me before the foundation of the world.

Ephesians 1:6 · BSB

to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.

Matthew 17:5 · BSB

While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”

John 3:35 · BSB

The Father loves the Son and has placed all things in His hands.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

12giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.

14in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

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