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For in him were all things created, in the heavens and on the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and to him.
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Christ, the Divine Creator
Commentators overwhelmingly affirm that this verse is a direct statement of Christ's divinity. Paul uses exhaustive language—'all things,' 'in heaven and on earth,' 'visible and invisible'—to assert that Christ is the literal Creator of the entire universe. This is not a metaphor for a 'new' or 'spiritual' creation; it is the foundational act of bringing everything into existence, a power belonging to God alone.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
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.
19th Century
Anglican
For by him . . . all things were created by (through) him, and for (to) <…
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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…
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 …
16th Century
Protestant
Visible and invisible. Both of these kinds were included in the previous distinction of heavenly and earthly things; but…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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…
