Colossians 1:18
and himself is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the first begotten from the dead, in order that in all things himself may be preeminent:
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
17and he before all things, and all things consist in him:
19because in him all fulness is pleased to dwell;
Cross References
Matthew 23:8But be ye not called Doctor: for One is your teacher; and you are all brothers.
John 1:1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:27the One coming after me, of whom I am not worthy that I may loose the latchet of His sandal.
John 3:34For whom God sent speaketh the words of God: for He does not give His spirit by measure.
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 →