Colossians 1:15
who is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of every creature,
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
In Context
14in whom we have the redemption, the remission of our sins;
Cross References
John 1:14And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us[1:14]; and we beheld his glory, a glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 3:16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes on him, should not perish, but may have everlasting life.
John 15:24If I had not done among them the works which no other one has done, they would not have sin; but now they have both seen and hated both me and my Father.
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 →