All things (τα παντα). The universe as in Ro 11:35, a well-known philosophical phrase. It is repeated at the end of the verse.

For by him were all things created. This is one of the reasons why he is called "the image of God," and the "firstborn." He makes God know…

For by him . . . all things were created by (through) him, and for (to) <…

Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: for by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in…

The apostle now states the ground for Christ’s dominion over creation: he is firstborn (Lord) over creation because he made it. To him it owes its …

Visible and invisible. Both of these kinds were included in the previous distinction of heavenly and earthly things; but…

For by him were all things created
This is a reason proving Christ to be before all creatures, to be the common Parent of them…

Christ in His human nature is the visible manifestation of the invisible God, and he who has seen Him has seen the Father. Let us adore these myste…

After Paul recalled for us the universal and special benefits of grace, he now commends the Author of this grace, who is Christ. He does this first…