In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
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- WEB in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins;
- BSB in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
- NKJV in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.
- NASB in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
- NLT who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.
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Quick answer
In Christ we have redemption, that is, the forgiveness of our sins. Forgiveness is found in Him alone.
Overview
Paul defines our 'redemption' as 'the forgiveness of our sins.' Redemption is release from bondage by a price, accomplished at the cross. This verse moves directly into the great hymn about Christ's supremacy, grounding our forgiveness in who He is.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 31
- Eph 1:7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
- Rom 3:24–25Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
- 1 Pet 1:19–20But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
- Heb 9:12Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.
- Heb 9:22And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.
- Rev 5:9And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
- Acts 13:38–39Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
- Gal 3:13Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:
- Matt 20:28Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
- Rev 1:5And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
- Eph 5:2And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.
- 1 Pet 3:18For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
- 1 Jn 2:2And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
- Ps 130:4But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.
- Heb 10:12–14But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
- Rom 4:6–8Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,
- Eph 4:32And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.
- 1 Tim 2:6Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
- Acts 10:43To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
- 1 Jn 2:12I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.
- Titus 2:14Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
- Acts 20:28Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
- Col 2:13And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
- Col 3:13Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
- Acts 2:38Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
- 1 Jn 1:9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
- Luke 7:47–50Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.
- Ps 32:1–2Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
- Rev 14:4These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.
- Acts 26:18To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
- Luke 5:20And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.
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