Colossians 1:18
And, he, is the head of the body, the assembly, Who is the beginning, Firstborn from among the dead, in order that, he, might become, in all things, himself, pre-eminent;—
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
17And, he, is before all, and, they all, in him, hold together;
19Because, in him, was all the fullness well pleased to dwell,
Cross References
Psalms 45:2Most beautiful thou art, beyond the sons of men, Graciousness hath been poured forth by thy lips, For this cause, hath God blessed thee, to times age-abiding.
Song of Solomon 5:10[SHE.] My beloved, is white and ruddy, conspicuous beyond ten thousand:
Matthew 23:8But, ye,—do not be called Rabbi,—for, one, is your Teacher, and, all ye, are brethren;
John 1:1Originally, was, the Word, and, the Word, was, with God; and, the Word, was, God.
John 1:27after me, coming:—Of whom, I, am not worthy that I should unloose the thong of the sandal.
John 3:34For, he whom God hath sent, the sayings of God, doth speak; for, not by measure, giveth he the Spirit.
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 →