Colossians 1:13

Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

Cross-references

Colossians 2:7 Related theme

Colossians 2:7 describes being rooted and built up in Christ, the same kingdom we are transferred into in 1:13.

Eph 2:3-10 details the transition from children of wrath to saved by grace, matching the deliverance from darkness to light.

John 5:24 Parallel

John 5:24 describes passing from death to life as a present reality, exactly mirroring the transfer from darkness to the kingdom.

John 12:31 Parallel

John 12:31 describes the ruler of this world being cast out, directly relating to deliverance from Satan's domain.

Acts 26:18 Parallel

Acts 26:18 uses nearly identical language: turning from darkness to light, from Satan's power to God—direct parallel to Colossians 1:13.

Romans 6:17-22 portrays being set free from sin and becoming slaves to righteousness, paralleling the deliverance from darkness to God's kingdom.

1 Cor 6:9-11 shows former sinners washed and sanctified, directly illustrating the deliverance and transfer to God's kingdom.

In 1 Corinthians 15:23-25, the kingdom of the Son leads to Christ's reign and ultimate delivery to the Father, showing the kingdom's purpose.

2 Corinthians 4:4 reveals the god of this world blinding minds — the darkness from which we are delivered.

Ephesians 1:6 says we are blessed 'in the Beloved,' using the same title for Christ and connecting to being in His kingdom.

Isaiah 9:7 Prophetic fulfillment

In Isaiah 9:7, the Messiah's kingdom is everlasting — this is the same kingdom into which believers are transferred.

Ephesians 4:18 describes darkened understanding — the condition of those still in the domain of darkness.

Ephesians 5:8 parallels the transition: 'you were darkness, now light' — the same deliverance and transfer.

Ephesians 6:12 mentions cosmic powers over this present darkness — the spiritual forces behind the domain.

Titus 3:3-6 describes being saved from foolish disobedience by God's mercy, paralleling the deliverance from darkness to the kingdom.

Hebrews 2:14 says Christ destroyed the devil who had power of death—Colossians 1:13's deliverance from darkness is part of that victory.

1 Peter 2:9 Parallel

1 Peter 2:9 echoes the call out of darkness into marvelous light — the same rescue and transfer.

1 John 3:8 Parallel

1 John 3:8 states Christ appeared to destroy the devil's works — the purpose behind deliverance from his domain.

Luke 22:53 Parallel

Luke 22:53 uses the same 'power of darkness' phrase, showing the dark domain Jesus faced and from which believers are delivered.

Isaiah 49:25 declares God rescues captives from the mighty—this is the exact deliverance described in Colossians 1:13.

Daniel 7:14 Prophetic fulfillment

In Daniel 7:14, the Son of Man receives an everlasting kingdom — this is the same kingdom believers are transferred into.

Matthew 3:17 directly declares Jesus as 'my beloved Son,' the same title used here for the one whose kingdom we enter.

Matthew 12:29 describes binding the strong man to plunder his house—Colossians 1:13 shows Christ plundering Satan's domain.

Matthew 17:5 repeats the divine declaration 'my beloved Son,' confirming Jesus's identity as the beloved Son of the kingdom.

John 3:35 Parallel

John 3:35 says the Father loves the Son and has given all things into His hand, which aligns with transferring us to the Son's kingdom.

Isaiah 49:9 Parallel

Isaiah 49:9 depicts God freeing prisoners from darkness — the same deliverance from darkness into light that Paul describes here.

Matthew 12:28 Related theme

Matthew 12:28 declares the kingdom of God has come through Jesus' exorcisms — the same kingdom believers are transferred into here.

Ephesians 2:13 describes being brought near to God through Christ's blood, parallel to the transfer from darkness to His kingdom.

John 14:30 Related theme

John 14:30 mentions the 'ruler of this world' (Satan), paralleling the domain of darkness from which believers are delivered.

Luke 22:18 Contrast

Luke 22:18 looks forward to the future coming of the kingdom, which is already inaugurated in the transfer described here.

1 John 3:14 Parallel

In 1 John 3:14, passing from death to life parallels the transfer from darkness to the kingdom — both describe salvation as a transition.

Isaiah 9:6 Prophetic fulfillment

In Isaiah 9:6, the child born is the Son who will rule — this is the same beloved Son whose kingdom believers are transferred into.

Daniel 7:13 Prophetic fulfillment

In Daniel 7:13, the Son of Man approaches the Ancient of Days to receive dominion — the same Son whose kingdom believers share.

2 Timothy 2:26 describes escaping the devil's snare, similar to being delivered from the domain of darkness in Colossians 1:13.

In Matthew 25:34, the righteous inherit the kingdom prepared from the foundation of the world — the same kingdom believers are transferred into.

Acts 1:3 Related theme

Acts 1:3 shows Jesus teaching about the kingdom of God after His resurrection, the very kingdom into which we are transferred.

Zechariah 9:11 promises prisoners freed from the pit by covenant blood — echoing the deliverance from darkness in this verse.

1 Thess 2:12 exhorts believers to walk worthy of God who calls them into His kingdom, echoing the transfer to the kingdom.

1 Thessalonians 5:4 assures believers they are not in darkness, echoing the deliverance from darkness in Colossians 1:13.

Galatians 4:5 Related theme

Galatians 4:5 describes redemption and adoption to sonship, which are aspects of the transfer into God's kingdom.

2 Pet 1:11 promises future entrance into the eternal kingdom, while Col 1:13 emphasizes present transfer to the kingdom.

1 John 2:8 Parallel

1 John 2:8 says the darkness is passing away and true light shines — the ongoing reality of deliverance.

Luke 4:18 Related theme

Luke 4:18 describes Jesus' anointed mission to free captives, echoing the deliverance from darkness here.

Romans 14:17 Related theme

In Romans 14:17, the kingdom of God is righteousness, peace, and joy — this describes the nature of the kingdom believers are transferred into.

Matthew 3:2 Related theme

Matthew 3:2 announces the kingdom of heaven is near — the same kingdom believers are transferred into here.

Matthew 6:10 prays for God's kingdom to come — here that kingdom is already a reality for believers.

Matthew 6:33 urges seeking God's kingdom first — here believers have already been brought into that kingdom.

1 John 1:3 Related theme

1 John 1:3 emphasizes fellowship with the Father and Son, which results from being transferred into Christ's kingdom in Colossians 1:13.