Colossians 1:13 asv — who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love;

American Standard Version

"who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love; "

— Colossians 1:13, American Standard Version

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Colossians 1 — Context

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to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

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strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy;

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giving thanks unto the Father, who made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light;

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who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love;

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in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins:

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who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation;

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for in him were all things created, in the heavens and upon the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and unto him;

Colossians 1:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 1:13 say?
Colossians 1:13 in the American Standard Version reads: “who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love; ”
Where is Colossians 1:13 in the Bible?
Colossians 1:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 1, verse 13.
Who wrote Colossians?
Colossians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Colossians about?
To a church tempted by a Christ-plus-other-wisdom error, Paul writes one of Scripture's loftiest portraits of Jesus: "by him all things consist." In Christ is all the fullness of deity — and complete sufficiency for the believer. Practical instructions for new-creation living follow.
What are the major themes of Colossians?
Colossians explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, Fullness in Christ, New Life, Family, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of Colossians 1:13.
What translation should I read Colossians 1:13 in?
Colossians 1:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Colossians 1:13?
Colossians 1:13 reads (ASV): “who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love; ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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