Colossians 1:17-19
King James Version
17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
19 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;
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Colossians 1:17-19
New King James Version
17 (A)And He is before all things, and in Him (B)all things consist. 18 And (C)He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, (D)the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.
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19 For it pleased the Father that (E)in Him all the fullness should dwell,
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Colossians 1:17-19
English Standard Version
17 And (A)he is before all things, and in him all things (B)hold together. 18 And (C)he is the head of the body, the church. He is (D)the beginning, (E)the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. 19 For (F)in him all the (G)fullness of God was pleased to dwell,
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