Colossians 1:16

For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.

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In The King James Version

For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

In Context

15The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.

17He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:11Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all.

Proverbs 16:4The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.

Isaiah 43:21The people I formed for Myself will declare My praise.

John 1:3Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.

Romans 11:36For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.

Ephesians 1:10as a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ.

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 →

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