Colossians 1:16
because in him were all things created, the things in the heavens, and the things on the earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers; all things have been created by him, and for him;
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
15who is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of every creature,
17and he is before all things, and in him all things subsist.
Cross References
John 1:3All things were made by him[1:3]; and without him was nothing made that has been made.
Romans 11:36For of him, and through him, and unto him, are all things; to him be the glory forever. Amen.
Ephesians 1:10in reference to the dispensation of the fullness of times, to gather for himself into one all things in the Christ, the things which are in the heavens, and the things on the earth;
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 →