Colossians 1:16
Colossians · New Testament · Chapter 1
“For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:”Colossians 1:16
What Does Colossians 1:16 Mean?
Colossians 1:16 is found in the book of Colossians, chapter 1, verse 16 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Creation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Colossians 1:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 1:1“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”John 1:3“All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.”Romans 11:36“For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.”Revelation 4:11“Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.”1 Corinthians 8:6“But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.”Hebrews 2:10“For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.”1 Chronicles 29:11“Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.”Hebrews 1:2“Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;”Ephesians 1:10“That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:”Proverbs 16:4“The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.”Isaiah 44:24“Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;”Hebrews 1:10“And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:”Colossians 1:15“Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:”Colossians 2:10“And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:”Ephesians 1:20“Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,”Isaiah 43:21“This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.”Matthew 28:18“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.”Romans 8:38“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,”Psalms 102:25“Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands.”Hebrews 3:3“For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house.”
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