Colossians 1:14
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”
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“in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins:”
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“in whom we have the redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of the sins,”
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Other passages that echo Colossians 1:14 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 32:1Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
- Psalms 130:4But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared.
- Matthew 20:28just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
- Luke 5:20When Jesus saw their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”
- Luke 7:47Therefore I tell you, because her many sins have been forgiven, she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”
- Acts 2:38Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
- Acts 10:43All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.”
- Acts 13:38Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.
- Acts 20:28Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
- Acts 26:18to 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.’
- Romans 3:24and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
- Romans 4:6And David speaks likewise of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
- Galatians 3:13Christ 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.”
- Ephesians 1:7In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace
- Ephesians 4:32Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
- Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.
- Colossians 2:13When 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,
- Colossians 3:13Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
- 1 Timothy 2:6who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time.
- Titus 2:14He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
- Hebrews 9:12He 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 9:22According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.
- Hebrews 10:12But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God.
- 1 Peter 1:19but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.
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