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In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our offenses, according to the riches of God'shis">[fn] graceActs 20:28; Romans 2:4; 3:24; 9:23; Ephesians 2:7; Philippians 4:19; Colossians 1:14; Hebrews 9:12; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Revelation 5:9;">[xr]

to usher inadminister">[fn] the fullness of the times and to gather up all things in Christ, both things in heaven and things on earth.1 Corinthians 3:22-23; 11:3; Galatians 4:4; Ephesians 2:15; 3:15; Philippians 2:9-10; Colossians 1:20; Hebrews 1:2; 9:10; 1 Peter 1:20;">[xr]

which he put to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realm.Psalm 110:1; Acts 2:24,33; 7:55-56; Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 1:3; 10:12;">[xr]

He is far above every ruler, authority, power, dominion, and every name that can be named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.Romans 8:38; Philippians 2:9-10; Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 1:4;">[xr]

GodHe">[fn] has put everything under his feet and has made him the head of everything for the good ofthe good of">[fn] the church,Psalm 8:6; Matthew 28:18; 1 Corinthians 15:27; Ephesians 4:15-16; Colossians 1:18; Hebrews 2:7-8;">[xr]

For through him, both of us[fn] have access to the Father inby">[fn] one Spirit.John 10:9; 14:6; Romans 5:2; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 3:12; 4:4; Hebrews 4:16; 10:19-20; 1 Peter 3:18;">[xr]

That is why you are no longer strangers and foreigners but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God's household,Galatians 6:10; Ephesians 3:15; Philippians 3:20; Hebrews 12:22-23;">[xr]

and help everyone see how this secret, which was hidden for ages in God who created all things, has been at work.Psalm 33:6; John 1:3; Romans 16:25; 1 Corinthians 2:7; Ephesians 1:9; 3:3; 3:5; Colossians 1:16,26; Hebrews 1:2;">[xr]

in whom we have boldness and confident access through his faithfulness.through faith in him">[fn]Ephesians 2:18; Hebrews 4:16;">[xr]

to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever! Amen.Romans 11:36; 16:27; Hebrews 13:21;">[xr]

There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism,1 Corinthians 1:13; 8:6; 12:5; 2 Corinthians 11:4; Galatians 3:27-28; Ephesians 1:13; Hebrews 6:6; Jude 1:3;">[xr]

The one who went down is the same one who went up above all the heavens so that he might fill everything.Acts 1:9,11; 2:33; 1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 4:14; 7:26; 8:1; 9:24;">[xr]

Then we will no longer be little children, tossed like waves and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people's trickery, or by clever strategies that would lead us astray.Isaiah 28:9; Matthew 11:7; Romans 16:18; 1 Corinthians 14:20; 2 Corinthians 2:17; Hebrews 13:9;">[xr]

Regarding your former way of life, you were taughtyou were taught">[fn] to strip off your old man, which is being ruined by its deceptive desires,Romans 6:6; Ephesians 2:2-3,17; Colossians 2:11; 3:7-9; Hebrews 12:1; 1 Peter 2:1; 4:3;">[xr]

Live in love as Christ also loved usyou">[fn] and gave himself for us as an offering and sacrifice, a fragrant aroma to God.Genesis 8:21; Leviticus 1:9; John 13:34; 15:12; 2 Corinthians 2:15; Galatians 1:4; 2:20; 1 Thessalonians 4:9; Hebrews 7:27; 1 John 3:11,16, 23; 4:21;">[xr]

But everything that is exposed to the light becomes visible,John 3:20-21; Hebrews 4:13;">[xr]

You will always give thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.Psalm 34:1; Isaiah 63:7; Colossians 3:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; 2 Thessalonians 1:3; Hebrews 13:15; 1 Peter 2:5; 4:11;">[xr]

so that he might make it holy by cleansing it, washing it with water and the word,John 3:5; 15:3; 17:17; Titus 3:5; Hebrews 10:22; 1 John 5:6;">[xr]

also take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.Isaiah 59:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:8; Hebrews 4:12; Revelation 1:16; 2:16; 19:15;">[xr]