Colossians 1:26-28
1599 Geneva Bible
26 (A)Which is the mystery hid since the world began, and from all ages, but now is made manifest to his [a]Saints,
27 To whom God [b]would make known what is the riches of his glorious mystery among the Gentiles, which riches is Christ in you, the hope of glory,
28 [c]Whom we preach, admonishing every man, and teaching every man in [d]all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.
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- Colossians 1:26 Whom he chose to sanctify unto himself in Christ: moreover he sayeth that the mystery of our redemption was hidden since the world began, except it were revealed unto a few, who also were taught it extraordinarily.
- Colossians 1:27 This Paul bridleth the curiosity of men.
- Colossians 1:28 He protesteth that he doth faithfully execute his Apostleship in every place, bringing men unto Christ only, through the Lord’s plentiful blessings of his labors.
- Colossians 1:28 Perfect and sound wisdom, which is perfect in itself, and shall in the end make them perfect that follow it.
Colossians 1:26-28
New International Version
26 the mystery(A) that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people. 27 To them God has chosen to make known(B) among the Gentiles the glorious riches(C) of this mystery, which is Christ in you,(D) the hope of glory.
28 He is the one we proclaim, admonishing(E) and teaching everyone with all wisdom,(F) so that we may present everyone fully mature(G) in Christ.
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