Ephesians 4:4
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4 [a]one body and one Spirit, as you were also called to the one hope of your call;(A)
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Ephesians 4:4
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4 There is one body(A) and one Spirit,(B) just as you were called to one hope when you were called(C);
Colossians 1:12
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12 [a]giving thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light.(A)
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- 1:12–14 A summary about redemption by the Father precedes the statement in Col 1:15–20 about the beloved Son who is God’s love in person (Col 1:13). Christians share the inheritance…in light with the holy ones, here probably the angels (Col 1:12). The imagery reflects the Exodus (delivered…transferred) and Jesus’ theme of the kingdom. Redemption is explained as forgiveness of sins (cf. Acts 2:38; Rom 3:24–25; Eph 1:7).
Colossians 1:12
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12 and giving joyful thanks to the Father,(A) who has qualified you[a] to share in the inheritance(B) of his holy people in the kingdom of light.(C)
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- Colossians 1:12 Some manuscripts us
Colossians 1:27
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
27 to whom God chose to make known the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; it is Christ in you, the hope for glory.(A)
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Colossians 1:27
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27 To them God has chosen to make known(A) among the Gentiles the glorious riches(B) of this mystery, which is Christ in you,(C) the hope of glory.
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