Colossians 1:14

In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

Cross-references

Colossians 3:13 calls believers to forgive as the Lord forgave you — applying the forgiveness from 1:14.

In Colossians 2:13, Paul repeats that God forgave all our trespasses — reinforcing the same forgiveness.

1 Peter 1:20 Related theme

1 Peter 1:20 reveals that this redemption was foreordained before creation and manifested in history, adding a divine timeline to the forgiveness here.

Hebrews 9:12 grounds this redemption in Christ's own blood and His eternal entry into the holy place, showing its once-for-all nature.

Hebrews 9:22 establishes the principle that forgiveness requires bloodshed, providing the legal basis for the redemption claimed here.

Titus 2:14 Parallel

Titus 2:14 expands on redemption by stating Christ gave Himself to purify a people for His own possession, adding purpose to the forgiveness here.

1 Timothy 2:6 specifies that Christ gave Himself as a ransom for all, directly explaining the cost behind the redemption mentioned here.

Ephesians 4:32 commands forgiving others as God in Christ forgave you—applies the forgiveness from Colossians 1:14 to relationships.

Hebrews 10:12-14 emphasizes Christ's single, perfect sacrifice that perfects believers forever, linking to the completeness of redemption here.

Ephesians 1:7 nearly repeats the same phrase about redemption and forgiveness through Christ's blood.

Galatians 3:13 states Christ redeemed us from the law's curse, a specific aspect of the redemption in Colossians 1:14.

1 Peter 1:19 specifies the precious blood of Christ, the unblemished Lamb, as the means of this redemption, highlighting its value.

Romans 4:6-8 quotes David: forgiven sins are not counted—blessing of justification through faith, echoing redemption in Colossians.

Romans 3:25 Parallel

Romans 3:25 explains redemption through Christ's blood as a propitiation, the basis for forgiveness in Colossians 1:14.

Romans 3:24 Parallel

Romans 3:24 also speaks of redemption that is in Christ Jesus, the same redemption mentioned in Colossians 1:14.

Acts 26:18 Parallel

Acts 26:18 includes receiving forgiveness of sins and sanctification by faith—expands on the forgiveness mentioned in Colossians 1:14.

1 Peter 3:18 shows Christ suffered once for sins to bring us to God, directly paralleling the redemptive purpose behind the forgiveness here.

Acts 13:38 Parallel

Acts 13:38 proclaims forgiveness of sins through this man Jesus—same gospel message as Colossians 1:14.

Acts 10:43 Parallel

Acts 10:43 states that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins—identical promise to Colossians 1:14.

1 John 2:2 Parallel

1 John 2:2 identifies Christ as the propitiation for our sins and the whole world, expanding the scope of the forgiveness mentioned here.

Acts 2:38 Parallel

In Acts 2:38, forgiveness comes through repentance and baptism in Jesus' name—same gift, different initial response.

Luke 7:47 Related theme

Luke 7:47 notes that her many sins are forgiven — showing the scope of forgiveness.

Luke 5:20 Parallel

In Luke 5:20, Jesus tells the paralytic his sins are forgiven — same divine forgiveness.

1 John 2:12 Parallel

1 John 2:12 declares your sins are forgiven for His name's sake—same assurance of forgiveness as Colossians 1:14.

Matthew 20:28 explicitly states Jesus gave his life as a ransom, the basis for the redemption in Colossians 1:14.

In Revelation 1:5, Jesus frees us from sins by His blood — the same redemption through blood as here.

In Revelation 5:9, the Lamb ransoms people by His blood — directly parallels the redemption theme.

Psalm 130:4 Parallel

Psalm 130:4 declares that with God there is forgiveness — a clear OT parallel.

Psalm 32:2 Parallel

Psalm 32:2 adds that the Lord counts no iniquity — another OT description of forgiveness.

Psalm 32:1 Parallel

Psalm 32:1 pronounces blessing on those whose sins are covered — an OT parallel to forgiveness.

1 Corinthians 1:30 explicitly calls Christ our redemption, reinforcing that redemption is in Him.

Hebrews 8:12 promises forgiveness and forgetfulness of sins—the result of the redemption Christ provides.

Ephesians 2:13 describes being brought near by Christ's blood—the means of the redemption declared here.

Leviticus 17:11 establishes blood atonement as the basis for forgiveness—the OT type Christ fulfills through His blood.

Acts 5:31 Parallel

Acts 5:31 echoes Christ as Savior granting forgiveness—the same redemption from Colossians.

Matthew 26:28 directly parallels—Jesus' blood poured out for forgiveness, the very redemption mentioned.

Zechariah 9:11 speaks of prisoners freed by covenant blood—prefiguring the redemption Christ brings.

Isaiah 53:12 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 53:12 prophesies the Suffering Servant bearing sins, which Christ accomplishes to secure redemption.

Acts 20:28 Parallel

Acts 20:28 describes the church obtained by Christ's blood, the same blood that provides redemption in Colossians 1:14.

Acts 13:39 Parallel

Acts 13:39 speaks of being freed from everything the law could not free—justification complementary to redemption and forgiveness.

Revelation 14:4 Related theme

Revelation 14:4 describes the redeemed as firstfruits — echoes the redemption here, though less explicit about forgiveness.