Colossians 1:16
for in him were created all things, those in the heavens, and those on the earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers, all things have been created through him and for him;
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
15who is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of the whole creation;
17and he is before all things, and in him all things subsist.
Cross References
Proverbs 16:4The LORD hath ordained every thing for its end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Isaiah 43:21This people, which I have formed for myself Shall make known my praise.
John 1:3All things were made through him; and without him was nothing made that hath been made.
Romans 11:36For from him, and through him, and to him are all things. To him be the glory for ever! Amen.
Ephesians 1:10in reference to the dispensation of the fullness of the times, to gather for himself into one all things in Christ, the things which are in the heavens, and the things on the earth; even in him,
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 →