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Colossians 1:16 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Colossians 1:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 1 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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:”
Colossians 1:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Colossians 1:16
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. The preposition en (ἐν, "in") indicates Christ as the sphere or agent of creation; dia (διά, "through") in some translations emphasizes mediation. Either reading affirms Christ's creative role, fulfilling Old Testament Wisdom personified (Proverbs 8:22-31)."All things" (ta panta, τὰ πάντα) appears emphatically—nothing exists outside Christ's creative work. The comprehensive list sp...
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Cross-References for Colossians 1:16
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“and through him”
“All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.”
“the Father”
“for whom are all things”
“Yahweh”
“whom he appointed heir of all things”
“to sum up all things in Christ”
“your Redeemer”
“even the wicked for the day of evil.”
“You, Lord, in the beginning, laid the foundation of the earth. The heavens are the works of your hands.,And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:,,,,,,,,”