Colossians 1:13

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He has saved us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.

Cross References

Acts 26:18

to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, from the power of Satan to God. I want them to have their sins forgiven and find a place among God’s people by believing in me.’

Ephesians 5:8

You used to be darkness, but now you’re light in the Lord. Live as children of the light.

1 Peter 2:9

But God chose you to be his own people, his royal priests, a holy nation, his special treasure. You’re all these things so that you can tell everyone how wonderful God is. He brought you out of darkness and into his marvelous light.

Ephesians 6:12

We’re not fighting against human beings, but against the rulers, authorities, and powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly world.

1 Thessalonians 2:12

We encouraged you, comforted you, and urged you to live in a way worthy of God, who has called you into his kingdom and glory.

Ephesians 4:18

They have only a dim understanding, and they don’t appreciate what it’s like to follow God. They’re ignorant because their hearts are stubborn.

Romans 14:17

The kingdom of God isn’t about eating or drinking. It’s about doing what’s right and having peace and joy through the Holy Spirit.

1 John 3:14

We know that we’ve passed from death into life, because we love one another. Anyone who doesn’t love remains in death.

2 Corinthians 4:4

The god of this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers so that they can’t see the light of the good news that makes Christ’s glory clear. He is the image of God.

1 John 3:8

The person who does what is sinful belongs to the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. But the Son of God came to destroy the devil’s work.

John 5:24

“Truly I tell you, whoever who hears my word and believes in the one who sent me has eternal life. They will not be judged, because they have crossed over from death into life.

1 John 2:8

But in a sense, I am writing you a new command. Its truth was shown in the way Jesus lived, and it’s also shown in the way you’re living. That’s because the darkness is passing away, and the true light is already shining.

2 Peter 1:11

You’ll receive a rich welcome into the kingdom our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His kingdom will last forever.

Luke 13:24

“Try very hard to enter through the narrow door. I tell you that many will try to enter, but they will not be able to.

Hebrews 2:14

Because those children have bodies made out of flesh and blood, Jesus became human like them in order to die for them. By doing that, he could stop the one who rules over the kingdom of death, that is, the devil,

John 17:24

“Father, I want those you’ve given me to be with me where I am. I want them to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the world was created.

Luke 22:53

Every day I was with you in the temple courtyard, yet you didn’t lay a hand on me. But this is your time, when darkness rules.”

Matthew 3:17

A voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son. I’m very pleased with him.”

Matthew 25:34

“Then the King will speak to those on his right and say, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, take what is yours. Receive the kingdom that has been prepared for you since the world was created.

Ephesians 1:6

All these things make us want to praise the glorious grace that God has given us freely in the One he loves.

Matthew 17:5

While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them. A voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, and I’m very pleased with him. Listen to him!”

John 3:35

The Father loves the Son and has entrusted everything to him.

2 Corinthians 11:14

But that comes as no surprise. Even Satan himself pretends to be an angel of light.

Ephesians 5:5

You can be sure that no one who’s immoral, impure, or greedy will receive a share in the kingdom of Christ and of God, because they’re really serving a false god.