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19 For God[a] was pleased to have
    all of his divine essence[b] inhabit him.
20 Through the Son,[c] God[d] also reconciled all things to himself,
    whether things on earth or things in heaven,
thereby making peace
    through the blood of his cross.

21 You who were once alienated with a hostile attitude, doing evil,[e]

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  1. Colossians 1:19 Lit. he
  2. Colossians 1:19 Lit. all of the fullness
  3. Colossians 1:20 Lit. Through him
  4. Colossians 1:20 Lit. he
  5. Colossians 1:21 Lit. in evil deeds

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