Colossians 1:26 net — that is, the mystery that has been kept hidden from ages and generations, but has now been revealed to his saints.

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"that is, the mystery that has been kept hidden from ages and generations, but has now been revealed to his saints."

— Colossians 1:26, NET Bible

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Colossians 1 — Context

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if indeed you remain in the faith, established and firm, without shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard. This gospel has also been preached in all creation under heaven, and I, Paul, have become its servant.

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Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my physical body– for the sake of his body, the church– what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ.

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I became a servant of the church according to the stewardship from God– given to me for you– in order to complete the word of God,

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that is, the mystery that has been kept hidden from ages and generations, but has now been revealed to his saints.

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God wanted to make known to them the glorious riches of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

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We proclaim him by instructing and teaching all people with all wisdom so that we may present every person mature in Christ.

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Toward this goal I also labor, struggling according to his power that powerfully works in me.

Colossians 1:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 1:26 say?
Colossians 1:26 in the NET Bible reads: “that is, the mystery that has been kept hidden from ages and generations, but has now been revealed 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 (NET): “that is, the mystery that has been kept hidden from ages and generations, but has now been revealed 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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