Colossians 1:16

for in him was the universe created, things in heaven and on earth, the seen and the unseen, thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers; by him and for him all have been created;

Montgomery New Testament

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

15He is a visible image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation;

17and HE IS before all, and in him all things subsist.

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Cross References

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

Romans 11:36For of him and through him, and for him, are all things. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.

Ephesians 1:10for the government of the fulness of the ages, that all things in heaven and earth are alike should be gathered up in Christ, as Head.

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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