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Colossians 1:14

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Through him, we've been completely bought back and set free, all our mess-ups and mistakes are totally forgiven.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus didn't just pay your debt, he wiped your slate completely clean.

📚 Historical Context

The letter to the Colossians was written by the Apostle Paul around AD 60-62 while he was imprisoned, addressing a church facing false teachings that mixed elements of philosophy and mysticism with Christianity. In this verse, Paul highlights the core of the gospel, emphasizing redemption through Christ's blood as a fulfillment of Old Testament promises of atonement. This concept was rooted in the Jewish sacrificial system, where blood symbolized the covering of sins, pointing to Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice.

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