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Col. 1:14 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)
p whom
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
we have
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
redemption
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
apolutrosis (Greek #629)
(the act) ransom in full, i.e. (figuratively) riddance, or (specially) Christian salvation
KJV usage: deliverance, redemption.
Pronounce: ap-ol-oo'-tro-sis
Origin: from a compound of 575 and 3083
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
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)
blood
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
haima (Greek #129)
blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred
KJV usage: blood.
Pronounce: hah'-ee-mah
Origin: of uncertain derivation
, even the forgiveness
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
aphesis (Greek #859)
freedom; (figuratively) pardon
KJV usage: deliverance, forgiveness, liberty, remission.
Pronounce: af'-es-is
Origin: from 863
of sins
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
hamartia (Greek #266)
a sin (properly abstract)
KJV usage: offence, sin(-ful).
Pronounce: ham-ar-tee'-ah
Origin: from 264
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Eph. 1:7• 7in whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of offences, according to the riches of his grace; (Eph. 1:7)

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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Matt. 20:28• 28as indeed the Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many. (Matt. 20:28)
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Acts 20:28• 28Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, wherein the Holy Spirit has set you as overseers, to shepherd the assembly of God, which he has purchased with the blood of his own. (Acts 20:28)
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Rom. 3:24‑25• 24being justified freely by his grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus;
 25whom God has set forth a mercy-seat, through faith in his blood, for the shewing forth of his righteousness, in respect of the passing by the sins that had taken place before, through the forbearance of God; (Rom. 3:24‑25)
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Gal. 3:13• 13Christ has redeemed us out of the curse of the law, having become a curse for us, (for it is written, Cursed is every one hanged upon a tree,) (Gal. 3:13)
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Eph. 1:7• 7in whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of offences, according to the riches of his grace; (Eph. 1:7)
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Eph. 5:2• 2and walk in love, even as the Christ loved us, and delivered himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savour. (Eph. 5:2)
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1 Tim. 2:6• 6who gave himself a ransom for all, the testimony to be rendered in its own times; (1 Tim. 2:6)
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Titus 2:14• 14who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all lawlessness, and purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous for good works. (Titus 2:14)
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Heb. 9:12,22• 12nor by blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood, has entered in once for all into the holy of holies, having found an eternal redemption.
 22and almost all things are purified with blood according to the law, and without blood-shedding there is no remission. (Heb. 9:12,22)
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Heb. 10:12‑14• 12But *he*, having offered one sacrifice for sins, sat down in perpetuity at the right hand of God,
 13waiting from henceforth until his enemies be set for the footstool of his feet.
 14For by one offering he has perfected in perpetuity the sanctified. (Heb. 10:12‑14)
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1 Peter 1:19‑20• 19but by precious blood, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot, the blood of Christ,
 20foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but who has been manifested at the end of times for your sakes, (1 Peter 1:19‑20)
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1 Peter 3:18• 18for Christ indeed has once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God; being put to death in flesh, but made alive in the Spirit, (1 Peter 3:18)
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1 John 2:2• 2and *he* is the propitiation for our sins; but not for ours alone, but also for the whole world. (1 John 2:2)
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Rev. 1:5• 5and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us, and has washed us from our sins in his blood, (Rev. 1:5)
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Rev. 5:9• 9And they sing a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open its seals; because thou hast been slain, and hast redeemed to God, by thy blood, out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation, (Rev. 5:9)
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Rev. 14:4• 4These are they who have not been defiled with women, for they are virgins: these are they who follow the Lamb wheresoever it goes. These have been bought from men as first-fruits to God and to the Lamb: (Rev. 14:4)
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Col. 2:13• 13And you, being dead in offences and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, he has quickened together with him, having forgiven us all the offences; (Col. 2:13)
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Col. 3:13• 13forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any should have a complaint against any; even as the Christ has forgiven you, so also do *ye*. (Col. 3:13)
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Psa. 32:1‑2• 1Of David. Instruction. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered!
 2Blessed is the man unto whom Jehovah reckoneth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile! (Psa. 32:1‑2)
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Psa. 130:4• 4But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared. (Psa. 130:4)
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Luke 5:20• 20And seeing their faith, he said, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee. (Luke 5:20)
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Luke 7:47‑50• 47For which cause I say to thee, Her many sins are forgiven; for she loved much; but he to whom little is forgiven loves little.
 48And he said to her, Thy sins are forgiven.
 49And they that were with them at table began to say within themselves, Who is this who forgives also sins?
 50And he said to the woman, Thy faith has saved thee; go in peace. (Luke 7:47‑50)
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Acts 2:38• 38And Peter said to them, Repent, and be baptised, each one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for remission of sins, and ye will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:38)
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Acts 10:43• 43To him all the prophets bear witness that every one that believes on him will receive through his name remission of sins. (Acts 10:43)
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Acts 13:38‑39• 38Be it known unto you, therefore, brethren, that through this man remission of sins is preached to you,
 39and from all things from which ye could not be justified in the law of Moses, in him every one that believes is justified. (Acts 13:38‑39)
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Acts 26:18• 18to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins and inheritance among them that are sanctified by faith in me. (Acts 26:18)
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Rom. 4:6‑8• 6Even as David also declares the blessedness of the man to whom God reckons righteousness without works:
 7Blessed they whose lawlessnesses have been forgiven, and whose sins have been covered:
 8blessed the man to whom the Lord shall not at all reckon sin. (Rom. 4:6‑8)
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Eph. 4:32• 32and be to one another kind, compassionate, forgiving one another, so as God also in Christ has forgiven you. (Eph. 4:32)
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1 John 1:9• 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)
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1 John 2:12• 12I write to you, children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake. (1 John 2:12)
• Redemption signifies that the believer has been “bought back” to God and “set free” from the consequences of his sins, and from the power of sin, and Satan. Hence, Paul adds, “Even the forgiveness of sins.” This means that a full release from the eternal judgment of our sins has been granted to us! (“The Fulness That Resides in Christ: Colossians 1-2:3” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins;

W. Kelly Translation

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in whom we have redemptiona, the forgiveness of sins;

WK Translation Notes

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"Through his blood" has been inserted in the vulgar text and followed in the KJV, but it really belongs to {vi 29214}{/vi}. I do not doubt the copyists put it in here because it was there. There person is the point here, not yet the work, which comes afterward in verses 20-22.