Colossians 2:13

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

You were dead, because you were sinful and were not God's people. But God let Christ make you alive, when he forgave all our sins.

Cross References

Ephesians 2:1

In the past you were dead because you sinned and fought against God.

Romans 8:11

Yet God raised Jesus to life! God's Spirit now lives in you, and he will raise you to life by his Spirit.

2 Corinthians 3:6

He makes us worthy to be the servants of his new agreement that comes from the Holy Spirit and not from a written Law. After all, the Law brings death, but the Spirit brings life.

Hebrews 9:14

But Christ was sinless, and he offered himself as an eternal and spiritual sacrifice to God. That's why his blood is much more powerful and makes our consciences clear. Now we can serve the living God and no longer do things that lead to death.

2 Corinthians 5:19

What we mean is that God was in Christ, offering peace and forgiveness to the people of this world. And he has given us the work of sharing his message about peace.

Ephesians 2:11

Don't forget that you are Gentiles. In fact, you used to be called “uncircumcised” by those who take pride in being circumcised.

Luke 15:32

But we should be glad and celebrate! Your brother was dead, but he is now alive. He was lost and has now been found.”

Luke 15:24

This son of mine was dead, but has now come back to life. He was lost and has now been found.” And they began to celebrate.

Psalm 71:20

You made me suffer a lot, but you will bring me back from this deep pit and give me new life.

James 2:26

Anyone who doesn't breathe is dead, and faith that doesn't do anything is just as dead!

Ephesians 5:14

Light shows up everything, just as the Scriptures say, “Wake up from your sleep and rise from death. Then Christ will shine on you.”

1 Corinthians 15:45

The first man was named Adam, and the Scriptures tell us that he was a living person. But Jesus, who may be called the last Adam, is a life-giving spirit.

Romans 6:13

or let any part of it become a slave of evil. Give yourselves to God, as people who have been raised from death to life. Make every part of your body a slave that pleases God.

1 John 2:12

Children, I am writing to you, because your sins have been forgiven in the name of Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:36

Don't be foolish. A seed must die before it can sprout from the ground.

John 5:21

Just as the Father raises the dead and gives life, so the Son gives life to anyone he wants to.

Luke 9:60

Jesus answered, “Let the dead take care of the dead, while you go and tell about God's kingdom.”

Isaiah 55:7

Give up your crooked ways and your evil thoughts. Return to the LORD our God. He will be merciful and forgive your sins.

Psalm 119:50

When I am suffering, I find comfort in your promise that leads to life.

Hebrews 6:1

We must try to become mature and start thinking about more than just the basic things we were taught about Christ. We shouldn't need to keep talking about why we ought to turn from deeds that bring death and why we ought to have faith in God.

1 Timothy 5:6

A widow who thinks only about having a good time is already dead, even though she is still alive.

Romans 4:17

The Scriptures say that Abraham would become the ancestor of many nations. This promise was made to Abraham because he had faith in God, who raises the dead to life and creates new things.

John 6:63

The Spirit is the one who gives life! Human strength can do nothing. The words that I have spoken to you are from that life-giving Spirit.

Jeremiah 31:34

“No longer will they have to teach one another to obey me. I, the LORD, promise that all of them will obey me, ordinary people and rulers alike. I will forgive their sins and forget the evil things they have done.”

Isaiah 1:18

I, the LORD, invite you to come and talk it over. Your sins are scarlet red, but they will be whiter than snow or wool.

James 2:20

Does some stupid person want proof that faith without deeds is useless?

James 2:17

Faith that doesn't lead us to do good deeds is all alone and dead!

1 Timothy 6:13

Now I ask you to make a promise. Make it in the presence of God, who gives life to all, and in the presence of Jesus Christ, who openly told Pontius Pilate about his faith.

Psalm 32:1

Our God, you bless everyone whose sins you forgive and wipe away.

Colossians 2:12

And when you were baptized, it was the same as being buried with Christ. Then you were raised to life because you had faith in the power of God, who raised Christ from death.