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19 For in him all the fullness of God[a] was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross.(A)

21 And you who were once estranged and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds,

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  1. 1.19 Gk lacks of God

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