Colossians 1:16
For by him were all things created, which are in heauen, and which are in earth, thinges visible and inuisible: whether they be Thrones or Dominions, or Principalities, or Powers, all things were created by him, and for him,
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In Context
15Who is the image of the inuisible God, the first begotten of euery creature.
17And hee is before all things, and in him all things consist.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 29:11Thine, O Lord, is greatnesse and power, and glory, and victorie and praise: for all that is in heauen and in earth is thine: thine is the kingdome, O Lord, and thou excellest as head ouer all.
Proverbs 16:4The Lord hath made all things for his owne sake: yea, euen the wicked for the day of euill.
Isaiah 43:21This people haue I formed for my selfe: they shall shewe foorth my praise.
John 1:3All things were made by it, and without it was made nothing that was made.
Romans 11:36For of him, and through him, and for him are all things: to him be glory for euer. Amen.
Ephesians 1:10That in the dispensation of the fulnesse of the times, he might gather together in one all things, both which are in heauen, and which are in earth, euen 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 →