Colossians 1:22

Contemporary English Version 1995

But his Son became a human and died. So God made peace with you, and now he lets you stand in his presence as people who are holy and faultless and innocent.

Cross References

Ephesians 5:27

Christ did this, so he would have a glorious and holy church, without faults or spots or wrinkles or any other flaws.

Jude 1:24

Offer praise to God our Savior because of our Lord Jesus Christ! Only God can keep you from falling and make you pure and joyful in his glorious presence. Before time began and now and forever, God is worthy of glory, honor, power, and authority. Amen.

Hebrews 10:10

So we are made holy because Christ obeyed God and offered himself once for all.

Ephesians 1:4

Before the world was created, God had Christ choose us to live with him and to be his holy and innocent and loving people.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself to rescue us from everything evil and to make our hearts pure. He wanted us to be his own people and to be eager to do right.

Romans 7:4

That is how it is with you, my friends. You are now part of the body of Christ and are dead to the power of the Law. You are free to belong to Christ, who was raised to life so we could serve God.

Hebrews 10:20

by a new way that leads to life! And this way takes us through the curtain that is Christ himself.

Hebrews 13:21

I pray God will make you ready to obey him and that you will always be eager to do right. May Jesus help you do what pleases God. To Jesus Christ be glory forever and ever! Amen.

2 Corinthians 11:2

I am as concerned about you as God is. You were like a virgin bride I had chosen only for Christ.

2 Peter 3:14

My friends, while you are waiting, you should make certain the Lord finds you pure, spotless, and living at peace.

1 Thessalonians 4:7

God didn't choose you to be filthy, but to be pure.

Luke 1:75

by being holy and good as long as we live.

Psalm 51:7

Wash me with hyssop until I am clean and whiter than snow.

Job 25:5

To him, not even the light of the moon and stars can ever be pure.

Job 15:15

and neither are angels— not in the sight of God. If God doesn't trust his angels,

2 Samuel 22:24

I obey you completely and guard against sin.

2 Corinthians 4:14

because we know that God raised the Lord Jesus to life. And just as God raised Jesus, he will also raise us to life. Then he will bring us into his presence together with you.

2 Corinthians 5:18

God has done it all! He sent Christ to make peace between himself and us, and he has given us the work of making peace between himself and others.

Colossians 1:28

We announce the message about Christ, and we use all our wisdom to warn and teach everyone, so all of Christ's followers will grow and become mature.

1 Peter 3:18

Christ died once for our sins. An innocent person died for those who are guilty. Christ did this to bring you to God, when his body was put to death and his spirit was made alive.