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For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory. So we tell others about Christ, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all the wisdom God has given us. We want to present them to God, perfect in their relationship to Christ.--- Colossians 1:27-28 NLTPaul called God’s plan a “message...kept secret for centuries and generations past,” not in the sense that only a few would understand, but because it was hidden until Christ came. Through Christ it was made open to all. God’s plan is “Christ lives in you”---God planned to have his Son, Jesus Christ, live in the hearts of all who believe in him---even Gentiles like the Colossians. Do you know Christ? He is not hidden if you will come to him.The word “perfect” means “mature or complete,” not “flawless.” Paul wanted to see each believer mature spiritually.--- NLT Life Application Study Bible notes