Colossians 1:19

For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;

Cross-references

Colossians 2:3 specifies that all treasures of wisdom are hidden in Christ, unpacking the fullness mentioned here.

Colossians 2:9 directly parallels this verse, stating the whole fullness of deity dwells in Christ bodily.

Matthew 11:25-27 reveals that all things have been handed to Jesus by the Father, echoing the fullness of God dwelling in him.

John 1:16 Parallel

John 1:16 speaks of receiving from Christ's fullness grace upon grace, directly echoing the fullness mentioned here.

In Ephesians 1:23, the church is called Christ's fullness — expanding the idea that all God's fullness dwells in him to include his body.

In Ephesians 4:10, Christ ascends to fill all things — showing how the fullness dwelling in him extends to the universe.

Psalm 68:18 Allusion

In Psalm 68:18, the ascended one receives gifts — quoted in Ephesians 4 regarding Christ's ascension to fill all, linking to his fullness.

John 1:14 Parallel

John 1:14 shows the Word becoming flesh — the incarnation where divine fullness dwells in Jesus, echoing the same 'fullness dwelling' theme.

John 14:10 Parallel

John 14:10 describes the Father living in Jesus and doing his work — the indwelling presence of God, similar to the fullness dwelling in Christ.

In Matthew 3:16, the Spirit descends on Jesus at baptism — the visible beginning of God's fullness dwelling in him.

John 3:34 Parallel

John 3:34 states God gives the Spirit without measure to Christ, illustrating the unlimited fullness of God in him.

Revelation 21:22 says the Lord God and the Lamb are the temple — the ultimate dwelling place, fulfilling the fullness dwelling in Christ.

John 2:21 Parallel

John 2:21 identifies Jesus' body as the temple — the dwelling place of God's presence, matching the fullness dwelling in Christ.

John 14:20 Parallel

John 14:20 expands the indwelling: as the Father is in Christ, so believers are in Christ — linking the fullness dwelling to union with Christ.

John 16:15 Parallel

John 16:15 says all that belongs to the Father is Christ's — the same fullness of divine possession and authority.

Ephesians 1:3 Related theme

Ephesians 1:3 declares every spiritual blessing is in Christ, reflecting the fullness of God that dwells in him.