Colossians 1:16

for in him was created all that is in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible – angels and archangels and all the powers of heaven.

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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

15For Christ is the incarnation of the invisible God – firstborn and head of all creation;

17All has been created through him and for him. He was before all things, and all things unite in him;

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Cross References

John 1:3through him all things came into being, and nothing came into being apart from him.

Romans 11:36For all things are from him, through him, and for him. And to him be all glory for ever and ever! Amen.

Ephesians 1:10in view of that divine order which was to mark the completion of the ages, when he should make everything, both in heaven and on earth, center 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 →

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