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Colossians 1:20 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Colossians 1:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 1 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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. having: or, making”
Colossians 1:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Colossians 1:20
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. The Christ hymn climaxes with cosmic reconciliation. "Having made peace" (eirēnopoiēsas, εἰρηνοποιήσας) through dia tou haimatos tou staurou autou (διὰ τοῦ αἵματος τοῦ σταυροῦ αὐτοῦ, "through the blood of his cross") specifies the peace treaty's cost. Reconciliation required blood sacrifice; peace came through substitutionary atonement, not negotiated compromise."To reconcile all things unto himself" (apokatallaxai ta panta eis...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Colossians 1:20
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“who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ”
“to sum up all things in Christ”
“that God has sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.”
“being in past times alienated and enemies in your mind in your evil works”
“But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.”
“that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God”
“Counselor”
“we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;”
“daughter of Zion! Shout”
“who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant”