# the Son

This is an important title for Jesus, the Son of God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])

# through the blood of his cross

"by means of the blood Jesus shed on the cross"

# the blood of his cross

Here "blood" stands for the death of Christ on the cross. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])

# whether things on earth or things in heaven

This phrase explains what "all things" means. Some languages might prefer to put it closer to "all things."