--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: COL1.21 And you, that were sometime…" description: "\"“COL1.21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled COL1.22 In the body of his flesh th..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6bc/anonymous-1_christianity_col1-21-and-you-that-were-sometime-alien_406433.jpg" --- # COL1.21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies… ![“COL1.21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled COL1.22 In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: COL1.23 If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6bc/anonymous-1_christianity_col1-21-and-you-that-were-sometime-alien_406433.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6bc/anonymous-1_christianity_col1-21-and-you-that-were-sometime-alien_406433.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6bc/anonymous-1_christianity_col1-21-and-you-that-were-sometime-alien_406433.jpg) > ““COL1.21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled COL1.22 In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:  COL1.23 If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister; ”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage urges steadfast faith, emphasizing reconciliation through Christ’s sacrifice and urging believers to remain grounded in the gospel despite challenges. **In simple terms:** Stay firm in faith, trusting Christ’s reconciliation. Key Takeaway Hold fast to gospel hope. Themes faith reconciliation steadfastness Mood reflective inspirational Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - church sermons - personal devotion - study groups - life crises Key Concepts theology spiritual perseverance Questions to Reflect On - How do you stay grounded in belief? - What does reconciliation mean to you? 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