Colossians Chapter One Verse 21

Colossians 1:21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. [NIV]

Colossians 1:21 And you - once being alienated, and enemies in the mind, in the evil works, yet now did he reconcile, [YLT]

Colossians 1:21 [a] And [b] you, [c] that were [d] sometime [e] alienated [a] and [f] [f] enemies [g] in [h] mind [i] by [i-a] [j] wicked [i-a] [k] works, [l] yet [m] now [n] hath he reconciled

[a] And = kaii (kahee) [2532]: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.

[b] you = humas (hoo-mas') [5209; 5210]: you

[c] that were = on (oan) [5607; 1510]: being. {FROM} eimi [1510]: I exist

[d] sometime = pote (pot-eh') [4218; 4225; 5037]: at some time, ever:

[e] alienated = apallotrioo (ap-al-lot-ree-o'-o) [526; 575; 245]: to estrange [DEF: Estrange = To make distant, hostile, or unsympathetic] away, i.e. (pass. and fig.) to be non-participant.

[f] enemies = echthros (ech-thros') [2190]: hateful, (odious [DEF:Odious = So objectionable as to elicit (To call forth or bring out something latent, hidden, or unexpressed) contempt (The disposition to defy or resist authority or an opposing force)] , or actively, hostile [DEF: Hostile = Having or showing an eagerness to fight; Feeling or showing unfriendliness]); usually as a noun, an adversary (esp. Satan):

[g] in = tou (tou) [3588; 3739]: the feminine he (hay); and the neuter to (to); in all their inflections; the def. article; the: THAYER'S this, that, these, etc.

[h] mind = dianoia (dee-an'-oy-ah) [1271; 3563]: deep thought, the faculty (mind or its disposition [DEF: disposition = An inclination to something; The combination of emothional, intellectual, and moral qualities that distinguish an individual; A general cast of mind with regard to something]), by imp., its exercise:

[i] by = en (en) [1722]: fixed position (in place, time or state), and (by imp.) instrumentality [DEF: Instrumentality =The quality or condition of being instrumental; helpfulness; means; agency (Instrumental = Acting or serving as a means, useful; helpful)]. "in," at, (up-) on, by, etc.:

[i-a] = tou (tou) [3588; 3739]: the feminine he (hay); and the neuter to (to); in all their inflections; the def. article; the: THAYER'S this, that, these, etc.

[j] wicked = poneros (pon-ay-ros') [4190; 4192]: hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence); fig., calamitous [DEF: Calamitous = Causing ruin or destruction]; also (passively) ill, i.e. diseased; but esp. (morally) culpable: [DEF: culpable = Deserving blame], i.e. derelict [DEF: Derelict = Guillty of neglect, lacking due care or concern], vicious [DEF: Vicious = Characterized by intense ill will or spite; Showing or suggesting a disposition to be violently destructive without scruple or restraint; Morally objectionable; So intense as to cause extreme suffering]. , facinorous; neuter (singular) mischief, malice, or (plural) guilt; masculine (singular) the devil, or (plural) sinners

[k] works = ergon (er'-gon) [2041]: (to work) toil (as an effort, or occupation); by imp., an act:

[l] yet = de (deh) [1161]: but, and, etc.:

[m] now = nuni (noo-nee') [3570; 3568]: just now:

[n] hath he reconciled = apokatallasso (ap-ok-at-al-las'-so) [604; 575; 2644]: to reconcile [DEF: Reconciled = To bring into a state of agreement or accord; To reestablish friendship between; To make suitable to a particular situation or use] fully.

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