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19 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell

20 and by him to reconcile all things unto himself, having made peace through the blood of his cross, {Gr. stauro – stake} whether they are the things in the earth or the things in the heavens.

21 And you, that were in another time alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now he has reconciled you

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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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Footnotes

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