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19 [a]For it was the good pleasure of the Father that in him should all the fulness dwell; 20 and through him to reconcile all things [b]unto [c]himself, having made peace through the blood of his cross; through him, I say, whether things upon the earth, or things in the heavens. 21 And you, being in time past alienated and enemies in your mind in your evil works,

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  1. Colossians 1:19 Or, For the whole fulness of God was pleased to dwell in him
  2. Colossians 1:20 Or, into him
  3. Colossians 1:20 Or, him

19 For God was pleased(A) to have all his fullness(B) dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile(C) to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven,(D) by making peace(E) through his blood,(F) shed on the cross.

21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies(G) in your minds(H) because of[a] your evil behavior.

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  1. Colossians 1:21 Or minds, as shown by