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who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.
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Jesus Perfectly Reveals God
Commentators emphasize that 'image' (eikōn) means more than a simple likeness; it signifies a perfect and essential representation. Christ is not just similar to God; He is the one in whom the otherwise invisible God is fully and accurately revealed. As John Calvin notes, God shows us His entire self in Christ, and to seek God apart from Him is to pursue an idol.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Who is the image of the invisible God. eikwn tou yeou tou aoratou. The object here, as it is in the parallel passage in Ephesians…
The image (εικων). In predicate and no article. On εικων, see 2 Corinthians 4:4; 3:18; Romans 8:29;[Referen…
19th Century
Anglican
The image of the invisible God.—This all-important clause needs the most careful examination. We note accordingly:
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Baptist
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…
In regard to deity, Christ is “the image of the invisible God” (cf. 2 Corinthians 4:4). He is not the image of God in a material or phy…
16th Century
Protestant
Who is the image of the invisible God. He mounts up higher in discussing the glory of Christ. He calls him the image of the invisible …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Who is the image of the invisible God Not of deity, though the fulness of it dwells in him; nor of himself, though h…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
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…
