Colossians 1:26 nasb — that is, the mystery which has been hidden from the past ages and generations, but has now been manifested to His saint…

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"that is, the mystery which has been hidden from the past ages and generations, but has now been manifested to His saints,"

— Colossians 1:26, NASB

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Colossians 1 — Context

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if indeed you continue in the faith firmly established and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, was made a minister.

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Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share on behalf of His body, which is the church, in filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions.

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Of this church I was made a minister according to the stewardship from God bestowed on me for your benefit, so that I might fully carry out the preaching of the word of God,

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that is, the mystery which has been hidden from the past ages and generations, but has now been manifested to His saints,

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to whom God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

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We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ.

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For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me.

Colossians 1:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 1:26 say?
Colossians 1:26 in the NASB reads: “that is, the mystery which has been hidden from the past ages and generations, but has now been manifested to His saints,”
Where is Colossians 1:26 in the Bible?
Colossians 1:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 1, verse 26.
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 1:26.
What translation should I read Colossians 1:26 in?
Colossians 1:26 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 1:26?
Colossians 1:26 reads (NASB): “that is, the mystery which has been hidden from the past ages and generations, but has now been manifested to His saints,” 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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