Colossians 1:22 bbe — In the body of his flesh through death, so that you might be holy and without sin and free from all evil before him:

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"In the body of his flesh through death, so that you might be holy and without sin and free from all evil before him:"

— Colossians 1:22, Bible in Basic English

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Colossians 1 — Context

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For God in full measure was pleased to be in him;

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Through him uniting all things with himself, having made peace through the blood of his cross; through him, I say, uniting all things which are on earth or in heaven.

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And you, who in the past were cut off and at war with God in your minds through evil works, he has now made one

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In the body of his flesh through death, so that you might be holy and without sin and free from all evil before him:

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If you keep yourselves safely based in the faith, not moved from the hope of the good news which came to you, and which was given to every living being under heaven; of which I, Paul, was made a servant.

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Now I have joy in my pain because of you, and in my flesh I undergo whatever is still needed to make the sorrows of Christ complete, for the salvation of his body, the church;

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Of which I became a servant by the purpose of God which was given to me for you, to give effect to the word of God,

Colossians 1:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 1:22 say?
Colossians 1:22 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “In the body of his flesh through death, so that you might be holy and without sin and free from all evil before him:”
Where is Colossians 1:22 in the Bible?
Colossians 1:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 1, verse 22.
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 1:22.
What translation should I read Colossians 1:22 in?
Colossians 1:22 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 1:22?
Colossians 1:22 reads (BBE): “In the body of his flesh through death, so that you might be holy and without sin and free from all evil before him:” 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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