Colossians 1:20

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Modern

…and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross.

Traditional

And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.

Literal

…and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross through Him, whether the things on the earth or the things in the heavens.

Latin

…et per eum reconciliare omnia in ipsum, pacificans per sanguinem crucis ejus, sive quæ in terris, sive quæ in cælis sunt.

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English

…and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross.

Notes

Colossians 1:20

Through Jesus Christ, God has made peace with everything. He has restored his control over all creation, in the spiritual places and on earth.

Colossians 1:15–20

Paul describes Jesus as the ultimate creator and redeemer (1:15–17; 1:18–20). Three main things suggest these verses quote an early Christian hymn about Jesus:

These verses are brief statements.
These verses have contain high praise and special honor for Christ (he is exalted).
These verses use similar language and ideas.

Paul applied this hymn to the situation of the church in Colossae.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Atonement God’s Sabbath Rest God’s Unified Plan of Salvation Human Confusion and God’s Purpose Living for Christ The Christ Hymn: Christ’s Divine Nature The Creation The Message of Reconciliation The Sovereignty of God The Unknown God

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Colossians 1:20

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