Translations
Modern
…in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Traditional
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Literal
…in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Latin
…in quo habemus redemptionem per sanguinem ejus, remissionem peccatorum:
Original
Greek
English
…in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Notes
This section starts with a thanksgiving, common in New Testament letters. Paul thanks God for the growth of the faith of the Colossians. He prays they will understand it even more. Through this prayer, Paul shows his concern about the influence of false teachers.
Theme notes and profiles
Paul (Saul) Suffering in Following God The Old Realm and the New
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Day of Atonement Forgiveness Gospel Letter to the Colossians Remission of Sins Trinity
Topics
Atonement: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Blood of Christ God: Invisible Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Pardon is Granted: Through the Blood of Christ Redemption of Our Souls Redemption: Procures for Us: Forgiveness of Sin