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English Standard Version ESV
12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
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giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.
13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
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He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son,
14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
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in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
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He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.
16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
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For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities--all things were created through him and for him.
17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
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And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
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