Colossians 1:16

For by him were all things created that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones, or dominions, or rulers, or authorities: all things were created by him, and for him:

Revised King James 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 the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation:

17And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

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Cross References

John 1:3All things were made by him; and without him was nothing made that was made.

Romans 11:36For from him, and through him, and to him, are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.

Ephesians 1:10That in the fulness of time he might gather all things together under Christ, both things which are in heaven, and things which are on 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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