Colossians 1:16

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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  • Rom 11:36 : 36 For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.
  • John 1:3 : 3 All things were made through him, and without him nothing was made that was made.
  • 1 Cor 8:6 : 6 Yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things, and we for Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and through Him we live.
  • Isa 44:24 : 24 Thus says the LORD, your redeemer, and he who formed you from the womb, I am the LORD who makes all things; who stretches forth the heavens alone; who spreads abroad the earth by myself;
  • Eph 1:10 : 10 That in the dispensation of the fullness of times, He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth, even in Him:
  • Heb 1:2 : 2 Has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds;
  • Heb 2:10 : 10 For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
  • 1 Chr 29:11 : 11 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours; Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, and You are exalted as head above all.
  • Prov 16:4 : 4 The LORD has made all things for Himself: yes, even the wicked for the day of disaster.
  • Heb 1:10-12 : 10 And, You, Lord, in the beginning have laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the work of Your hands: 11 They shall perish; but You remain; and they all shall grow old as does a garment; 12 And like a garment You shall fold them up, and they shall be changed: but You are the same, and Your years shall not fail.
  • Col 2:10 : 10 And you are complete in him, who is the head of all principality and power:
  • Col 2:15 : 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
  • Ps 102:25-27 : 25 Of old you have laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. 26 They shall perish, but you shall endure; yes, all of them shall grow old like a garment; as a cloak you shall change them, and they shall be changed. 27 But you are the same, and your years shall have no end.
  • Eph 3:9-9 : 9 And to make all people see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world has been hidden in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: 10 To the intent that now to the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
  • Col 1:15 : 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation:
  • Col 1:20 : 20 And having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things to himself; by him, I say, whether things on earth, or things in heaven.
  • Eph 6:12 : 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
  • Heb 3:3-4 : 3 For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, because he who has built the house has more honor than the house. 4 For every house is built by someone; but He who built all things is God.
  • 1 Pet 3:22 : 22 Who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him.
  • Rev 5:13-14 : 13 And every creature which is in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying, Blessing and honor and glory and power be to Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, forever and ever. 14 Then the four living creatures said, Amen. And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped Him who lives forever and ever.
  • Phil 2:10 : 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and those on earth, and those under the earth;
  • Eph 1:20-21 : 20 Which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, 21 Far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world but also in that which is to come:
  • Isa 40:9-9 : 9 O Zion, you who bring good news, go up onto the high mountain; O Jerusalem, you who bring good news, lift up your voice with strength; lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the cities of Judah, Behold your God! 10 Behold, the Lord GOD will come with a strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him; behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him. 11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd; he shall gather the lambs with his arm and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. 12 Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and measured the heavens with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?
  • Isa 43:21 : 21 This people I have formed for Myself; they shall declare My praise.
  • Deut 4:39 : 39 Know therefore this day, and consider it in your heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.
  • Rom 8:38 : 38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come,

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    17And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

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

    19For it pleased the Father that in him all fullness should dwell;

    20And having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things to himself; by him, I say, whether things on earth, or things in heaven.

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    15Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation:

  • John 1:1-4
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    2The same was in the beginning with God.

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    9And to make all people see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world has been hidden in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:

    10To the intent that now to the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

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    36For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.

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    11"You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory, honor, and power; for You created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created."

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    20Which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places,

    21Far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world but also in that which is to come:

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    23Which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.

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    13And every creature which is in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying, Blessing and honor and glory and power be to Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, forever and ever.