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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• 28{i}as indeed the Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.{/i} (Matt. 20:28)
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Acts 20:28• 28Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock in which the Holy Spirit set you overseers to tend the assembly of God, which he purchased with his own blood. (Acts 20:28)
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Rom. 3:24‑25• 24being justified gratuitously by his grace through the redemption that [is] in Christ Jesus,
 25whom God set forth as a propitiatory through faith in his blood, for a declaration of his righteousness on account of the praeter-mission of the sins that had been before, in the forbearance of God, (Rom. 3:24‑25)
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Gal. 3:13• 13Christ bought us out of the curse of the law, having become a curse for us, (for it is written, “Cursed is every one that hangeth on 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• 2even as the Christ also loved us and gave himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God for an odour of sweet smell. (Eph. 5:2)
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1 Tim. 2:6• 6who gave himself a ransom for all, the testimony 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 people for his own possession, zealous of good works. (Titus 2:14)
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Heb. 9:12,22• 12neither by blood of goats and calves but by his own blood, entered once for all into the holies, having found an everlasting redemption.
 22and almost all things are purified with blood according to the law, and apart from blood-shedding cometh no remission. (Heb. 9:12,22)
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Heb. 10:12‑14• 12but he having offered one sacrifice for sins, continuously sat down on God's right hand,
 13henceforth waiting until his enemies be set as footstool of his feet.
 14For by one offering he hath perfected continuously the sanctified. (Heb. 10:12‑14)
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1 Peter 1:19‑20• 19but by precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless,
 20foreknown indeed before [the] world's foundation, but manifested at [the] last of the times for your sake, (1 Peter 1:19‑20)
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1 Peter 3:18• 18Because even Christ once suffered for sins, just for unjust, that he might bring us to God, put to death indeed 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, and not only for ours, 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 first-born of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. To him that loveth us and 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 the seals thereof: for thou wast slain and hast bought [us] 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 were not defiled with women: for they are virgins. These [are] they that follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were bought from among men, firstfruits to God and to the Lamb: (Rev. 14:4)
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Col. 2:13• 13And you, being dead in offenses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, he quickened you together with him, having forgiven us all the offenses, (Col. 2:13)
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Col. 3:13• 13forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any should have a complaint against any; even as also the Lord forgave you, so also [do] ye; (Col. 3:13)
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Psa. 32:1‑2•  (Psa. 32:1‑2)
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Psa. 130:4•  (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 unto thee, Her many sins are forgiven, for she loved much; but he to whom little is forgiven loveth little.
 48{i}And he said to her,{/i} Thy sins are forgiven.
 49{i}And they that were with [them] at table{/i} began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgives sins also?
 50{i}And{/i} he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace. (Luke 7:47‑50)
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Acts 2:38• 38And Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized each of you in the name of Jesus Christ for remission of sins; and ye shall 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 believeth on him shall receive remission of sins through his Name. (Acts 10:43)
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Acts 13:38‑39• 38Be it known to you therefore [men-] brethren, that through this [Man] remission of sins is preached to you;
 39and from all things from which ye could not in Moses' law be justified, in him every one that believeth is justified. (Acts 13:38‑39)
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Acts 26:18• 18to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness unto light and the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive remission of sins and inheritance among those that are sanctified by faith that is in me. (Acts 26:18)
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Rom. 4:6‑8• 6Just as David also describeth the blessedness of the man to whom God reckoneth righteousness apart from works.
 7“Blessed they whose iniquities have been forgiven, and whose sins have been covered;
 8blessed [the] man to whom the Lord will in no way reckon sin.” (Rom. 4:6‑8)
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Eph. 4:32• 32and be to one another kind, compassionate, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ hath 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 the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)
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1 John 2:12• 12I write to you, dear children, because your sins have been 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.