Colossians 1:17-19
American Standard Version
17 and he is before all things, and in him all things [a]consist. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; [b]that in all things he might have the preeminence. 19 [c]For it was the good pleasure of the Father that in him should all the fulness dwell;
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- Colossians 1:17 That is, hold together.
- Colossians 1:18 Or, that among all he might have etc.
- Colossians 1:19 Or, For the whole fulness of God was pleased to dwell in him
Colossians 1:17-19
New King James Version
17 (A)And He is before all things, and in Him (B)all things consist. 18 And (C)He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, (D)the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.
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19 For it pleased the Father that (E)in Him all the fullness should dwell,
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Colossians 1:17-19
King James Version
17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
19 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;
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