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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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Colossians
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Albert Barnes
On Colossians 1:16
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Colossians 1:16
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.
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Charles Ellicott
On Colossians 1:16
19th Century
Bishop
For by him . . . all things were created by (through) him, and for (to) <…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Colossians 1:15–17
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Colossians 1:16
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 …
John Calvin
On Colossians 1:16
16th Century
Theologian
Visible and invisible. Both of these kinds were included in the previous distinction of heavenly and earthly things; but…
John Gill
On Colossians 1:16
17th Century
Pastor
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…
Matthew Henry
On Colossians 1:15–23
17th Century
Minister
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…