Colossians 1:14
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in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
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(Eph 1:7.) redemption--rather as Greek, "our redemption." through his blood--omitted in the oldest manuscripts; probably inserted from Eph 1:7. sins--Translate as Greek, "our sins." The more general term: for which Eph 1:7, Greek, has, "our transgressions," the more special term.
Open source ↗We have here, I. The inscription, as usual (Col 1:1, Col 1:2). II. His thanksgiving to God for what he had heard concerning them - their faith, love, and hope (Col 1:3-8). III. His prayer for their knowledge, fruitfulness, and strength (Col 1:9-11). IV. An admirable summary of the Christian doctrine concerning the operation of the Spirit, the person of the Redeemer, the work of redemption, and the preaching of it in the gospel (v. 12-29).
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In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace
He 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.
According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.
And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
Christ 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.”
just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood,
and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.
For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit,
He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.