Colossians 1:16 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

¹⁶For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.

— Colossians 1:16

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Inspirational illustration of Colossians 1:16 -- For by him [Jesus] all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.

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Illustration of Colossians 1:16

Illustration of Colossians 1:16 -- For by him [Jesus] all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.

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Illustration of Colossians 1:16 NLT & Jude 1:6 NLT

Illustration of Colossians 1:16 NLT & Jude 1:6 NLT -- Through him [Jesus] God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see—such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through him and for him. And I remind you of the angels who did not stay within the limits of authority God gave them but left the place where they belonged.

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