King James Bible
"In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:"
Paul identifies Christ as the source and sphere of redemption—the liberation from bondage to sin and its consequences. The present tense 'have' emphasizes this is a current possession for believers, not merely a future hope. The means of redemption is specified as Christ's sacrificial death, echoing Old Testament sacrificial imagery where blood represents life given in exchange. This phrase grounds salvation in a historical act rather than abstract philosophy. Paul clarifies that redemption specifically manifests as forgiveness—the cancellation of sin's debt and removal of guilt. This explanatory phrase ensures readers understand redemption's practical outcome in restored relationship with God.