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Col. 1:22 KJV (With Strong’s)

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In
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the body
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
soma (Greek #4983)
the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
KJV usage: bodily, body, slave.
Pronounce: so'-mah
Origin: from 4982
of his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
flesh
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
sarx (Greek #4561)
flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such)
KJV usage: carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly).
Pronounce: sarx
Origin: probably from the base of 4563
through
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
death
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
thanatos (Greek #2288)
(properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: X deadly, (be...) death.
Pronounce: than'-at-os
Origin: from 2348
, to present
paristemi (Greek #3936)
to stand beside, i.e. (transitively) to exhibit, proffer, (specially), recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or (intransitively) to be at hand (or ready), aid
KJV usage: assist, bring before, command, commend, give presently, present, prove, provide, shew, stand (before, by, here, up, with), yield.
Pronounce: par-is'-tay-mee
Origin: παριστάνω (par-is-tan'-o) from 3844 and 2476
g you
humas (Greek #5209)
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
KJV usage: ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
Pronounce: hoo-mas'
Origin: accusative case of 5210
holy
hagios (Greek #40)
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
KJV usage: (most) holy (one, thing), saint.
Pronounce: hag'-ee-os
Origin: from ἅγος (an awful thing) (compare 53, 2282)
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
unblameable
amomos (Greek #299)
unblemished (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: without blame (blemish, fault, spot), faultless, unblamable.
Pronounce: am'-o-mos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and 3470
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
unreproveable
anegkletos (Greek #410)
unaccused, i.e. (by implication) irreproachable
KJV usage: blameless.
Pronounce: an-eng'-klay-tos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of 1458
in
katenopion (Greek #2714)
directly in front of
KJV usage: before (the presence of), in the sight of.
Pronounce: kat-en-o'-pee-on
Origin: from 2596 and 1799
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
sight
katenopion (Greek #2714)
directly in front of
KJV usage: before (the presence of), in the sight of.
Pronounce: kat-en-o'-pee-on
Origin: from 2596 and 1799
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Jud. 24• 24A aquel, pues, que es poderoso para guardaros sin caída, y presentaros delante de su gloria irreprensibles, con grande alegría, (Jud. 24)

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Ministry on This Verse

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the body.
Ro. 7:4• 4Así también vosotros, hermanos míos, estáis muertos á la ley por el cuerpo de Cristo, para que seáis de otro, á saber, del que resucitó de los muertos, á fin de que fructifiquemos á Dios. (Ro. 7:4)
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Ef. 2:15‑16• 15Dirimiendo en su carne las enemistades, la ley de los mandamientos en orden á ritos, para edificar en sí mismo los dos en un nuevo hombre, haciendo la paz,
 16Y reconciliar por la cruz con Dios á ambos en un mismo cuerpo, matando en ella las enemistades. (Ef. 2:15‑16)
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He. 10:10,20• 10En la cual voluntad somos santificados por la ofrenda del cuerpo de Jesucristo hecha una sola vez.
 20Por el camino que él nos consagró nuevo y vivo, por el velo, esto es, por su carne; (He. 10:10,20)
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Lc. 1:75• 75En santidad y en justicia delante de él, todos los días nuestros. (Lc. 1:75)
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2 Co. 11:2• 2Pues que os celo con celo de Dios; porque os he desposado á un marido, para presentaros como una virgen pura á Cristo. (2 Co. 11:2)
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Ef. 1:4• 4Según nos escogió en él antes de la fundación del mundo, para que fuésemos santos y sin mancha delante de él en amor; (Ef. 1:4)
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Ef. 5:27• 27Para presentársela gloriosa para sí, una iglesia que no tuviese mancha ni arruga, ni cosa semejante; sino que fuese santa y sin mancha. (Ef. 5:27)
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1 Ts. 4:7• 7Porque no nos ha llamado Dios á inmundicia, sino á santificación. (1 Ts. 4:7)
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Tit. 2:14• 14Que se dió á sí mismo por nosotros para redimirnos de toda iniquidad, y limpiar para sí un pueblo propio, celoso de buenas obras. (Tit. 2:14)
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2 P. 3:14• 14Por lo cual, oh amados, estando en esperanza de estas cosas, procurad con diligencia que seáis hallados de él sin mácula, y sin reprensión, en paz. (2 P. 3:14)
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Jud. 24• 24A aquel, pues, que es poderoso para guardaros sin caída, y presentaros delante de su gloria irreprensibles, con grande alegría, (Jud. 24)
in his.
Job 15:15• 15He aquí que en sus santos no confía, Y ni los cielos son limpios delante de sus ojos: (Job 15:15)
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Job 25:5• 5He aquí que ni aun la misma luna será resplandeciente, Ni las estrellas son limpias delante de sus ojos. (Job 25:5)
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Sal. 51:7• 7Purifícame con hisopo, y será limpio: Lávame, y seré emblanquecido más que la nieve. (Sal. 51:7)
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He. 13:21• 21Os haga aptos en toda obra buena para que hagáis su voluntad, haciendo él en vosotros lo que es agradable delante de él por Jesucristo: al cual sea gloria por los siglos de los siglos. Amén. (He. 13:21)
• That is to say, it is efficacious to present us, perfectly reconciled, holy, without blemish and without blame, before His face; and with the consciousness of it, and of the love that has wrought it, and the favor into which we are brought, so that in the sense of this the heart is brought back to God: we are reconciled to God. (“Colossians 1” by J.N. Darby)
• Colossians 1:22 presents reconciliation from God's perspective, emphasizing what it accomplishes for God’s pleasure. Thus, it is the highest aspect of reconciliation. (“The Fulness That Resides in Christ: Colossians 1-2:3” by B. Anstey)
• The incarnation has brought God to man and reconciliation brings men (believers) to God. (“The Fulness That Resides in Christ: Colossians 1-2:3” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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in the body of his flesh throughb death; to present you holy and unblamable and irreproachablef before ite,

JND Translation Notes

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Dia, the instrumental power.
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"One against whom no charge can be brought," as Tit. 1.6,7.
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i.e. "the fulness," ver. 19.

W. Kelly Translation

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yet now hath he reconciled in the body of his flesh through death to present you holy, and unblamable, and irreproachable before him,