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Colossians 1:17-19
Good News Translation
Colossians 1:17-19
Good News Translation
17 Christ existed before all things, and in union with him all things have their proper place. 18 (A)He is the head of his body, the church; he is the source of the body's life. He is the first-born Son, who was raised from death, in order that he alone might have the first place in all things. 19 For it was by God's own decision that the Son has in himself the full nature of God.
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Colossians 1:17-19
New International Version
Colossians 1:17-19
New International Version
17 He is before all things,(A) and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head(B) of the body, the church;(C) he is the beginning and the firstborn(D) from among the dead,(E) so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19 For God was pleased(F) to have all his fullness(G) dwell in him,
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