Colossians 1:18
And he is the head of his body, the Church. He is the beginning, the first-born from the dead, so that in all things he may hold primacy.
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17And he is before all, and in him all things continue.
19For the Father is well-pleased that all fullness reside in him,
Cross References
Psalms 45:2Our God is our refuge and strength, a helper in the tribulations that have greatly overwhelmed us.
Song of Solomon 5:10I bind you by oath, O daughters of Jerusalem, if you find my beloved, announce to him that I languish through love.
Matthew 23:8But you must not be called Master. For One is your Master, and you are all brothers.
John 1:1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and God was the Word.
John 1:27The same is he who is to come after me, who has been placed ahead of me, the laces of whose shoes I am not worthy to loosen.”
John 3:34For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God. For God does not give the Spirit by measure.
Matthew Henry on Colossians 1:13-29
The Redeemer's Dignity; The Work of Redemption; Paul's Preaching. ( a. d. 62.) 12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven,… Read the whole commentary →