en_tn_lite_do_not_use/col/01/13.md

Connecting Statement:

Paul talks about the ways in which Christ is excellent.

He has rescued

"God the Father has rescued"

the dominion of darkness

"Darkness" here is a metaphor for evil. AT: "the evil forces that controlled us" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

his beloved Son

"God the Father's beloved Son, Jesus Christ"