Colossians 1:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

He rescued us from the grip of darkness and brought us into his beloved Son's kingdom.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

You've been moved from the dark side to the light — and it's permanent.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the Christian community in Colossae around 60-62 CE. He wrote to address various philosophical and religious errors threatening the church, emphasizing Christ's supremacy and encouraging faithful living.

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