Colossians 1:13

Verse 13. Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness. The power exerted over us in that dark kingdom to which we formerly belonged--the kingdom of Satan. The characteristic of this empire is darkness--the emblem of (1) sin; (2) error; (3) misery and death. Over us, by nature, these things had uncontrollable power; but now we are delivered from them, and brought to the enjoyment of the privileges of those who are connected with the kingdom of light. Darkness is often used to represent the state in which men are by nature. Comp. Lu 1:79; Ac 26:18; Ro 13:12; 1 Pe 2:9; 1 Jo 2:8. And hath translated us.