Colossians 1:16

because in him all things are created, in the heavens and upon the earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All things were created by him, and unto him;

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

15who is the image of the invisible God, being the first begotten of all creation,

17and he before all things, and all things consist in him:

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Cross References

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

Romans 11:36Because of Him, and through him, and unto him, are all things: to him be glory forever: amen.

Ephesians 1:10in the economy of the fulness of the times, to rehead all things in Christ, those in the heavens, and those upon 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 →

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