Parallel Verses
Amplified
in whom we have redemption [because of His sacrifice, resulting in] the forgiveness of our sins [and the cancellation of sins’ penalty].
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Holman Bible
We have redemption,
International Standard Version
through whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
A Conservative Version
in whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins,
American Standard Version
in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins:
An Understandable Version
through whom we receive redemption [i.e., are bought back from Satan], which is the forgiveness of [our] sins.
Anderson New Testament
in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins;
Bible in Basic English
In whom we have our salvation, the forgiveness of sins:
Common New Testament
in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Daniel Mace New Testament
It is by him, that we have obtain'd the redemption, even the remission of our sins:
Darby Translation
in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins;
Godbey New Testament
in whom we have redemption, the remission of sins:
Goodspeed New Testament
by whom we have been ransomed from captivity through having our sins forgiven.
John Wesley New Testament
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins:
Julia Smith Translation
In whom we have redemption by his blood, the remission of sins:
King James 2000
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Lexham Expanded Bible
in whom we have the redemption, the forgiveness of sins,
Modern King James verseion
in whom we have redemption through His blood, the remission of sins.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
in whom we have redemption through his blood, that is to say, forgiveness of sins,
Moffatt New Testament
In him we enjoy our redemption, that is, the forgiveness of sins.
Montgomery New Testament
in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of our sins.
NET Bible
in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
New Heart English Bible
in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins;
Noyes New Testament
in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins;
Sawyer New Testament
in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins,
The Emphasized Bible
In whom, we have our redemption - the remission of our sins, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
in whom we have redemption through his blood, and forgiveness of sins.
Twentieth Century New Testament
And through whom we have found deliverance in the forgiveness of our sins.
Webster
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Weymouth New Testament
in whom we have our redemption--the forgiveness of our sins.
Williams New Testament
by whom we possess the ransom from captivity, which means the forgiveness of our sins.
World English Bible
in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins;
Worrell New Testament
in Whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins;
Worsley New Testament
in whom we have redemption by his blood, even the remission of sins.
Youngs Literal Translation
in whom we have the redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of the sins,
Themes
Body » Jesus Christ being the head of the body (the church)
Christ » Received » Redemption through
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Forgiveness » The forgiveness of sins coming through the blood of jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Man » Redemption of » Through Christ
Pardon » Is granted » Through the blood of Christ
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
Interlinear
Dia
Devotionals
Devotionals about Colossians 1:14
Devotionals containing Colossians 1:14
References
American
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Morish
Smith
Word Count of 37 Translations in Colossians 1:14
Prayers for Colossians 1:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Prayer For Maturity Based On Christ's Preeminence
13 For He has rescued us and has drawn us to Himself from the dominion of darkness, and has transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption [because of His sacrifice, resulting in] the forgiveness of our sins [and the cancellation of sins’ penalty]. 15 He is the exact living image [the essential manifestation] of the unseen God [the visible representation of the invisible], the firstborn [the preeminent one, the sovereign, and the originator] of all creation.
Names
Cross References
Ephesians 1:7
In Him we have redemption [that is, our deliverance and salvation] through His blood, [which paid the penalty for our sin and resulted in] the forgiveness and complete pardon of our sin, in accordance with the riches of His grace
Psalm 32:1-2
And whose sin is covered.
Psalm 130:4
But there is forgiveness with You,
That You may be feared and worshiped [with submissive wonder].
Matthew 20:28
Luke 5:20
When Jesus saw their [active] faith [springing from confidence in Him], He said,
Luke 7:47-50
Acts 2:38
And Peter said to them, “Repent [change your old way of thinking, turn from your sinful ways, accept and follow Jesus as the Messiah] and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ because of the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 10:43
All the prophets testify about Him, that through His name everyone who believes in Him [whoever trusts in and relies on Him, accepting Him as Savior and Messiah] receives forgiveness of sins.”
Acts 13:38-39
So let it be clearly known by you, brothers, that through Him forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you;
Acts 20:28
Take care and be on guard for yourselves and for the whole flock over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as overseers, to shepherd (tend, feed, guide) the church of God which He bought with His own blood.
Acts 26:18
Romans 3:24-25
and are being justified [declared free of the guilt of sin, made acceptable to God, and granted eternal life] as a gift by His [precious, undeserved]
Romans 4:6-8
And in this same way David speaks of the blessing on the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
Galatians 3:13
Christ purchased our freedom and redeemed us from the curse of the Law and its condemnation by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs [crucified] on a tree (cross)”—
Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and helpful to one another, tender-hearted [compassionate, understanding], forgiving one another [readily and freely], just as God in Christ also forgave
Ephesians 5:2
and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.
Colossians 2:13
When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh (worldliness, manner of life), God made you alive together with Christ, having [freely] forgiven us all our sins,
Colossians 3:13
bearing graciously with one another, and willingly forgiving each other if one has a cause for complaint against another; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so should you forgive.
1 Timothy 2:6
who gave Himself as a ransom [a substitutionary sacrifice to atone] for all, the testimony given at the right and proper time.
Titus 2:14
who [willingly] gave Himself [to be crucified] on our behalf to redeem us and purchase our freedom from all wickedness, and to purify for Himself a chosen and very special people to be His own possession, who are enthusiastic for doing what is good.
Hebrews 9:12
He went once for all into the Holy Place [the Holy of Holies of heaven, into the presence of God], and not through the blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood, having obtained and secured eternal redemption [that is, the salvation of all who personally believe in Him as Savior].
Hebrews 9:22
In fact under the Law almost everything is cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness [neither release from sin and its guilt, nor cancellation of the merited punishment].
Hebrews 10:12-14
whereas Christ, having offered the one sacrifice [the all-sufficient sacrifice of Himself] for sins for all time, sat down [signifying the completion of atonement for sin] at the right hand of God [the position of honor],
1 Peter 1:19-20
but [you were actually purchased] with precious blood, like that of a [sacrificial] lamb unblemished and spotless, the priceless blood of Christ.
1 Peter 3:18
For indeed Christ died for sins once for all, the Just and Righteous for the unjust and unrighteous [the Innocent for the guilty] so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit;
1 John 1:9
If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose].
1 John 2:2
And He [that same Jesus] is the propitiation for our sins [the atoning sacrifice that holds back the wrath of God that would otherwise be directed at us because of our sinful nature—our worldliness, our lifestyle]; and not for ours alone, but also for [the sins of all believers throughout] the whole world.
1 John 2:12
I am writing to you, little children (believers, dear ones), because your sins have been forgiven for His name’s sake [you have been pardoned and released from spiritual debt through His name because you have confessed His name, believing in Him as Savior].
Revelation 1:5
and from Jesus Christ, the
Revelation 5:9
And they sang a new song [of glorious redemption], saying,
Revelation 14:4
These are the ones who have not been defiled [by relations] with women, for they are celibate. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These have been purchased and redeemed from among men [of Israel] as the first fruits [sanctified and set apart for special service] for God and the Lamb.