Colossians 1:18
He is the head of his Body, the Church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, in order that in all things he may become preeminent.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
17and HE IS before all, and in him all things subsist.
19For in him all the divine fulness chose to dwell;
Cross References
Matthew 23:8"But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi’;for one is your Teacher, and you are all brothers;
John 1:1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was face to face with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:27One who is to come after me, whose sandal-strap I am not worthy to untie."
John 3:34For he whom God sent utters the words of God; for God does not give the Spirit sparingly.
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 →