Colossians 1:20

Weymouth NT

And God purposed through Him to reconcile the universe to Himself, making peace through His blood, which was shed upon the Cross–to reconcile to Himself through Him, I say, things on earth and things in Heaven.

Cross References

Matthew 1:21

She will give birth to a Son, and you are to call His name JESUS for He it is who will save His People from their sins.«

Luke 2:14

»Glory be to God in the highest Heavens, And on earth peace among men who please Him!«

Acts 10:30

»Just at this hour, three days ago,« replied Cornelius, »I was offering afternoon prayer in my house, when suddenly a man in shining raiment stood in front of me,

Romans 5:1

Standing then acquitted as the result of faith, let us enjoy peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

Ephesians 1:10

for the government of the world when the times are ripe for it–the purpose which He has cherished in His own mind of restoring the whole creation to find its one Head in Christ; yes, things in Heaven and things on earth, to find their one Head in Him.

Philippians 2:10

in order that in the Name of JESUS every knee should bow, of beings in Heaven, of those on the earth, and of those in the underworld,

Colossians 1:16

For in Him was created the universe of things in heaven and on earth, things seen and things unseen, thrones, dominions, princedoms, powers–all were created, and exist through and for Him.

Hebrews 2:17

And for this purpose it was necessary that in all respects He should be made to resemble His brothers, so that He might become a compassionate and faithful High Priest in things relating to God, in order to atone for the sins of the people.