Colossians 1:18
He 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.
Revised King James New Testament
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In Context
17And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
19For it pleased the Father, that all his fulness should dwell in him;
Cross References
Matthew 23:8But do not be called Rabbi: for one is your Teacher; and all of you are brethren.
John 1:1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:27It is he who comes after me, the thong of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie.
John 3:34For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God: for God gives the Spirit without 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 →