Colossians 1:26

New International Reader's Version

That word contains the mystery that has been hidden for many ages. But now it has been made known to the Lord’s people.

Cross References

Psalm 25:14

The Lord shares his plans with those who have respect for him. He makes his covenant known to them.

Matthew 13:11

He replied, “Because you have been given the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven. It has not been given to outsiders.

Matthew 20:7

“ ‘Because no one has hired us,’ they answered. “He said to them, ‘You also go and work in my vineyard.’

Mark 4:11

He told them, “The secret of God’s kingdom has been given to you. But to outsiders everything is told using stories.

Luke 8:10

He said, “You have been given the chance to understand the secrets of God’s kingdom. But to outsiders I speak by using stories. In that way, “ ‘They see, but they will not know what they are seeing. They hear, but they will not understand what they are hearing.’ (Isaiah 6:9)

1 Corinthians 2:7

No, we announce God’s wisdom. His wisdom is a mystery that has been hidden. But before time began, God planned that his wisdom would bring us heavenly glory.

Colossians 2:2

My goal is that their hearts may be encouraged and strengthened. I want them to be joined together in love. Then their understanding will be rich and complete. They will know the mystery of God. That mystery is Christ.

Colossians 4:3

Pray for us too. Pray that God will give us an opportunity to preach our message. Then we can preach the mystery of Christ. Because I preached it, I am being held by chains.

2 Timothy 1:10

It has now been made known through the coming of our Savior, Christ Jesus. He has broken the power of death. Because of the good news, he has brought life out into the light. That life never dies.