Colossians 1:16

for by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are on the earth, the visible and the invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers; all were created by Him, and for Him.

1770 John Worsley NT

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

15Who is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of the whole creation:

17He is before all, and by Him all things subsist.

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Cross References

John 1:3By Him were all things made, and without Him was not any one thing made that was made.

Romans 11:36For of Him, and through Him, and for Him, are all things. To Him be glory for ever. Amen.

Ephesians 1:10that in the dispensation of the fulness of times, He might reduce all things, both in heaven and on earth, under one head in Christ:

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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