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Colossians 1:13-20

13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves,

14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

15 The Supremacy of Christ
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.

16 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.

17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.

19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him,

20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.

Cross References for Colossians 1:13-20

Ephesians 5:8 - For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:8 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:8

1 John 2:8 - Yet I am writing you a new command; its truth is seen in him and you, because the darkness is p... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:8 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:8

Colossians 1:15 - The Supremacy of Christ He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. Click to read the verse Colossians 1:15 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:15

2 Corinthians 4:4 - The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:4

Acts 26:18 - to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so... Click to read the verse Acts 26:18 Click to read the verse Acts 26:18

1 John 3:8 - He who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginni... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:8 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:8

Isaiah 53:12 - Therefore I will give him a portion among the great, and he will divide the spoils with the str... Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:12 Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:12

Luke 22:53 - Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on me. But this is yo... Click to read the verse Luke 22:53 Click to read the verse Luke 22:53

Ephesians 1:6 - to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:6 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:6

1 Thessalonians 2:12 - encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his king... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:12 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:12

1 Peter 2:9 - But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:9 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:9

Romans 14:17 - For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and ... Click to read the verse Romans 14:17 Click to read the verse Romans 14:17

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 - Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neithe... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

John 3:35 - The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands. Click to read the verse John 3:35 Click to read the verse John 3:35

Ephesians 6:12 - For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authoritie... Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:12 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:12

Luke 13:24 - “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to ente... Click to read the verse Luke 13:24 Click to read the verse Luke 13:24

Matthew 25:34 - “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take yo... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:34 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:34

Matthew 3:17 - And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Click to read the verse Matthew 3:17 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:17

Matthew 17:5 - While he was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “T... Click to read the verse Matthew 17:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 17:5

John 17:24 - “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glor... Click to read the verse John 17:24 Click to read the verse John 17:24

Isaiah 42:1 - The Servant of the Lord “Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:1

Luke 4:18 - “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. H... Click to read the verse Luke 4:18 Click to read the verse Luke 4:18

Exodus 10:23 - No one could see anyone else or leave his place for three days. Yet all the Israelites had ligh... Click to read the verse Exodus 10:23 Click to read the verse Exodus 10:23

Matthew 12:28 - But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. Click to read the verse Matthew 12:28 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:28

2 Timothy 2:26 - and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken th... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:26 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:26

1 John 1:3 - We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. A... Click to read the verse 1 John 1:3 Click to read the verse 1 John 1:3

Hebrews 2:14 - Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death h... Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:14

Titus 3:3-6 - At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions an... Click to read the verse Titus 3:3-6 Click to read the verse Titus 3:3-6

John 14:30 - I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold o... Click to read the verse John 14:30 Click to read the verse John 14:30

Isaiah 49:24-25 - Can plunder be taken from warriors, or captives rescued from the fierce? Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:24-25 Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:24-25

Isaiah 49:9 - to say to the captives, ‘Come out,’ and to those in darkness, ‘Be free!’ “They will feed beside... Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:9

2 Corinthians 6:17-18 - “Therefore come out from them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I wil... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:17-18

Matthew 6:10 - your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Click to read the verse Matthew 6:10 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:10

Psalms 97:1 - Psalm 97 The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice. Click to read the verse Psalms 97:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 97:1

Isaiah 9:6-7 - For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. A... Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:6-7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:6-7

Ephesians 4:18 - They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the igno... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:18 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:18

Matthew 12:26 - If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand? Click to read the verse Matthew 12:26 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:26

Zechariah 9:9 - The Coming of Zion’s King Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! Se... Click to read the verse Zechariah 9:9 Click to read the verse Zechariah 9:9

Matthew 3:2 - and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” Click to read the verse Matthew 3:2 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:2

Daniel 7:13-14 - “In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the... Click to read the verse Daniel 7:13-14 Click to read the verse Daniel 7:13-14

1 John 3:14 - We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. Anyone who does n... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:14 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:14

Matthew 12:18 - “Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit... Click to read the verse Matthew 12:18 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:18

John 5:24 - “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and ... Click to read the verse John 5:24 Click to read the verse John 5:24

Luke 3:22 - and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: ... Click to read the verse Luke 3:22 Click to read the verse Luke 3:22

Colossians 1:3 - Thanksgiving and Prayer We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray ... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:3 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:3

2 Peter 1:11 - and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:11 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:11

Proverbs 8:30 - Then I was the craftsman at his side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always... Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:30 Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:30

Isaiah 60:2 - See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 60:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 60:2

Romans 6:17-22 - But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the f... Click to read the verse Romans 6:17-22 Click to read the verse Romans 6:17-22

1 Thessalonians 5:4 - But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:4 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:4

Psalms 2:6-7 - “I have installed my King on Zion, my holy hill.” Click to read the verse Psalms 2:6-7 Click to read the verse Psalms 2:6-7

Mark 1:11 - And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” Click to read the verse Mark 1:11 Click to read the verse Mark 1:11

Mark 5:15 - When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons, sitti... Click to read the verse Mark 5:15 Click to read the verse Mark 5:15

Luke 22:18 - For I tell you I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” Click to read the verse Luke 22:18 Click to read the verse Luke 22:18

Acts 1:3 - After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was... Click to read the verse Acts 1:3 Click to read the verse Acts 1:3

Matthew 12:29-30 - “Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and carry off his possessions unless he fi... Click to read the verse Matthew 12:29-30 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:29-30

Ephesians 2:3-10 - All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and f... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:3-10 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:3-10

John 12:31-32 - Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out. Click to read the verse John 12:31-32 Click to read the verse John 12:31-32

1 Corinthians 15:23-25 - But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:23-25 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:23-25