19 For [a]it was (A)the Father’s good pleasure for all (B)the [b]fullness to dwell in Him, 20 and through Him to (C)reconcile all things to Himself, having made (D)peace through (E)the blood of His cross; through Him, I say, (F)whether things on earth or things in [c]heaven.

21 And although you were (G)formerly alienated and hostile in mind, engaged in evil deeds,

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  1. Colossians 1:19 Or all the fullness was pleased to dwell
  2. Colossians 1:19 I.e. fullness of deity
  3. Colossians 1:20 Lit the heavens

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