Colossians 1:19 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)19 For God was very pleased to have all of [His] fullness dwell in Christ [See 2:9], Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176919 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition19 For it has pleased [the Father] that all the divine fullness (the sum total of the divine perfection, powers, and attributes) should dwell in Him permanently. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)19 For it was the good pleasure of the Father that in him should all the fulness dwell; Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible19 Because all the fullness of God was pleased to live in him, Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version19 For the Father is well-pleased that all fullness reside in him, Ver Capítulo |
[In this state] there cannot be [such distinctions as] Greek [i.e., Gentile] and Jew; circumcised people and non-circumcised people; barbarian and Scythian [Note: These last two words refer to foreigners whose language was unintelligible and who were uncivilized heathens], or slave and free person; but Christ is all [that is important] and [He is] in all [of His people].
May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ be praised, for He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in [fellowship with] Christ. [Note: The phrase “heavenly realms” is used somewhat differently throughout this book. Here it refers to Christians as part of the church on earth].
At that very time Jesus rejoiced in [the power of] the Holy Spirit, and said [in prayer], “I praise you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you concealed these things [i.e., His divine revelations] from those [claiming to be] wise and intelligent and have revealed them to babies [i.e., to simple, sincere, common people]. Yes, Father, this was pleasing to you.