Colossians 1:14 “in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”

Colossians 1:14

in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins:

Geneva Bible 1599

In whome we haue redemption through his blood, that is, the forgiuenesse of sinnes,

Darby Translation

in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins;

Young's Literal Translation

in whom we have the redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of the sins,

Bible in Basic English

In whom we have our salvation, the forgiveness of sins:

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Cross references

“whom”

Ephesians 1:7 Hebrews 9:12 Hebrews 9:22 Revelation 5:9 Galatians 3:13 Matthew 20:28

Ephesians 1:7 · BSB

In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace

Hebrews 9:12 · BSB

He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.

Hebrews 9:22 · BSB

According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.

Revelation 5:9 · BSB

And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

Galatians 3:13 · BSB

Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”

Matthew 20:28 · BSB

just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”

“the”

Psalm 130:4 Colossians 2:13 Acts 10:43 Romans 4:6–8 Ephesians 4:32 1 John 2:12

Psalm 130:4 · BSB

But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared.

Colossians 2:13 · BSB

When you were dead in your trespasses and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our trespasses,

Acts 10:43 · BSB

All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.”

Romans 4:6–8 · BSB

And David speaks likewise of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

Ephesians 4:32 · BSB

Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

1 John 2:12 · BSB

I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven through His name.

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

In context

13He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son,

15The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.

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