28 Him we preach, (A)warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, (B)that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.

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28 We proclaim Him, (A)admonishing every person and teaching every person [a]with all (B)wisdom, so that we may (C)present every person [b](D)complete in Christ.

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  1. Colossians 1:28 Lit in
  2. Colossians 1:28 Or perfect

28 We proclaim Him, warning and instructing everyone in all wisdom [that is, with comprehensive insight into the word and purposes of God], so that we may present every person complete in Christ [mature, fully trained, and perfect in Him—the Anointed].

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28 He is the one we proclaim, admonishing(A) and teaching everyone with all wisdom,(B) so that we may present everyone fully mature(C) in Christ.

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28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

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23 I in them, and You in Me; (A)that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me.

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23 (A)I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected [a]in unity, so that the world may [b]know that (B)You sent Me, and You (C)loved them, just as You loved Me.

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  1. John 17:23 Lit into one
  2. John 17:23 Gr tense indicates continually know

23 I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected and completed into one, so that the world may know [without any doubt] that You sent Me, and [that You] have loved them, just as You have loved Me.

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23 I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me(A) and have loved them(B) even as you have loved me.

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23 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.

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Greetings and Benediction

11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. (A)Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love (B)and peace will be with you.

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11 (A)Finally, brothers and sisters, [a]rejoice, (B)mend your ways, be comforted, (C)be like-minded, (D)live in peace; and (E)the God of love and peace will be with you.

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  1. 2 Corinthians 13:11 Or farewell

11 Finally, believers, rejoice! Be made complete [be what you should be], be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace [enjoy the spiritual well-being experienced by believers who walk closely with God]; and the God of love and peace [the source of lovingkindness] will be with you.

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Final Greetings

11 Finally, brothers and sisters,(A) rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace.(B) And the God of love(C) and peace(D) will be with you.

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11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

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14 For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being [a]sanctified.

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  1. Hebrews 10:14 set apart

14 For by one offering He has (A)perfected (B)for all time those who are [a]sanctified.

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  1. Hebrews 10:14 Or being sanctified

14 For by the one offering He has perfected forever and completely cleansed those who are being sanctified [bringing each believer to spiritual completion and maturity].

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14 For by one sacrifice he has made perfect(A) forever those who are being made holy.(B)

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14 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.

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48 (A)Therefore you shall be perfect, just (B)as your Father in heaven is perfect.

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48 Therefore (A)you shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

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48 You, therefore, will be perfect [growing into spiritual maturity both in mind and character, actively integrating godly values into your daily life], as your heavenly Father is perfect.(A)

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48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.(A)

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48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

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