Colossians 1:17

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

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

In Context

16For 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:

18He is also the head of the body, the church: he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have preeminence.

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Cross References

John 5:17But Jesus answered them, My Father works even until now, and I work.

John 17:5And now, O Father, glorify me together with you; with the glory which I had with you before the world was.

1 Corinthians 8:6But for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom are all things, and we exist for him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and we exist through 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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