Colossians 1:16
For by him all things were created in the heavens and on the earth, visible things and invisible things, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things have been created through him and for him.
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In Context
15He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.
17He is before all things, and in him all things are held together.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 29:11Yours, LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty! For all that is in the heavens and on the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, LORD, and you are exalted as head above all.
Proverbs 16:4The LORD has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Isaiah 43:21the people which I formed for myself, that they might declare my praise.
John 1:3All things were made through him. Without him, nothing was made that has been made.
Romans 11:36For of him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory for ever! Amen.
Ephesians 1:10to an administration of the fullness of the times, to sum up all things in Christ, the things in the heavens and the things on the earth, 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 →