20 and through Him to (A)reconcile all things to Himself, (B)whether things on earth or things in [a]heaven, having made (C)peace through (D)the blood of His cross.

21 And although you were (E)previously alienated and hostile in attitude, engaged in evil deeds, 22 yet He has now (F)reconciled you in His (G)body of flesh through death, in order to (H)present you before Him (I)holy and blameless and beyond reproach—

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  1. Colossians 1:20 Lit the heavens

20 and through him to reconcile(A) to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven,(B) by making peace(C) through his blood,(D) shed on the cross.

21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies(E) in your minds(F) because of[a] your evil behavior. 22 But now he has reconciled(G) you by Christ’s physical body(H) through death to present you(I) holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation(J)

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