Colossians 1:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Colossians 1:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Colossians 1:16 is a verse from the book of Colossians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Colossians 1:16 — KJV
“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)
Colossians 1:16 in Context — About the Book of Colossians
Colossians answers every spiritual add-on with one word: Christ. He is the image of the invisible God, creator and sustainer of all things, in whom all fullness dwells — and you have been given fullness in Him. Set your mind above; let His peace rule; do everything in His name.
Cross-References for Colossians 1:16
“For ask now of the days that are past, which were before thee, since the day that God created man upon the earth, and ask from the one side of heaven unto the other, whether there hath been any such thing as this great thing is, or hath been heard like it?”
Shares key themes with Colossians 1:16: created, heaven, earth
“Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 1:16: things, heaven, earth
“And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer:”
Shares key themes with Colossians 1:16: things, created, heaven
“And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. having...: or, making”
Shares key themes with Colossians 1:16: things, heaven, earth
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 1:16: created, heaven, earth
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