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Colossians 1:15-20 Apostle Paul's Prayer and Introduction

15 The Supremacy of Christ
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.

16 For by him 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.

17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.

19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him,

20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.

Cross References for Colossians 1:15-20

Colossians 1:16-17 - For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, wheth... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:16-17 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:16-17

Revelation 3:14 - To the Church in Laodicea “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of... Click to read the verse Revelation 3:14 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:14

2 Corinthians 4:6 - For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to giv... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:6

1 Timothy 6:16 - who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. T... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:16 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:16

Genesis 1:26 - Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish ... Click to read the verse Genesis 1:26 Click to read the verse Genesis 1:26

2 Corinthians 4:4 - The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:4

Genesis 1:27 - So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he cre... Click to read the verse Genesis 1:27 Click to read the verse Genesis 1:27

Hebrews 1:3 - The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining al... Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:3 Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:3

Genesis 32:30 - So Jacob called the place Peniel, saying, “It is because I saw God face to face, and yet my lif... Click to read the verse Genesis 32:30 Click to read the verse Genesis 32:30

John 1:18 - No one has ever seen God, but God the One and Only, who is at the Father’s side, has made him k... Click to read the verse John 1:18 Click to read the verse John 1:18

Romans 1:20 - For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine natu... Click to read the verse Romans 1:20 Click to read the verse Romans 1:20

1 Timothy 1:17 - Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and eve... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:17 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:17

John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him sha... Click to read the verse John 3:16 Click to read the verse John 3:16

John 1:14 - The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the ... Click to read the verse John 1:14 Click to read the verse John 1:14

Acts 7:35 - “This is the same Moses whom they had rejected with the words, ‘Who made you ruler and judge?’ ... Click to read the verse Acts 7:35 Click to read the verse Acts 7:35

1 Chronicles 5:1 - Reuben The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (he was the firstborn, but when he defiled hi... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 5:1 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 5:1

Numbers 12:8 - With him I speak face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the Lord. Why th... Click to read the verse Numbers 12:8 Click to read the verse Numbers 12:8

Hebrews 11:27 - By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw him who is i... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:27 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:27

Colossians 1:13 - For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son ... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:13 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:13

Isaiah 40:18 - To whom, then, will you compare God? What image will you compare him to? Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:18 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:18

Exodus 24:10 - and saw the God of Israel. Under his feet was something like a pavement made of sapphire, clear... Click to read the verse Exodus 24:10 Click to read the verse Exodus 24:10

Ezekiel 1:26-28 - Above the expanse over their heads was what looked like a throne of sapphire, and high above on... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 1:26-28 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 1:26-28

John 14:9 - Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? ... Click to read the verse John 14:9 Click to read the verse John 14:9

John 6:46 - No one has seen the Father except the one who is from God; only he has seen the Father. Click to read the verse John 6:46 Click to read the verse John 6:46

John 1:1 - The Word Became Flesh In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word wa... Click to read the verse John 1:1 Click to read the verse John 1:1

John 15:24 - If I had not done among them what no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin. But now the... Click to read the verse John 15:24 Click to read the verse John 15:24

Isaiah 46:5 - “To whom will you compare me or count me equal? To whom will you liken me that we may be compared? Click to read the verse Isaiah 46:5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 46:5

Deuteronomy 4:12 - Then the Lord spoke to you out of the fire. You heard the sound of words but saw no form; there... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 4:12 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 4:12

Romans 8:29 - For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he ... Click to read the verse Romans 8:29 Click to read the verse Romans 8:29

Psalms 89:27 - I will also appoint him my firstborn, the most exalted of the kings of the earth. Click to read the verse Psalms 89:27 Click to read the verse Psalms 89:27

Colossians 1:17 - He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Click to read the verse Colossians 1:17 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:17

Hebrews 1:6 - And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God’s angels worship... Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:6 Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:6

John 12:45 - When he looks at me, he sees the one who sent me. Click to read the verse John 12:45 Click to read the verse John 12:45

Colossians 1:16 - For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, wheth... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:16 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:16

Philippians 2:6 - Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, Click to read the verse Philippians 2:6 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:6

John 8:19 - Then they asked him, “Where is your father?” “You do not know me or my Father,” Jesus replied. ... Click to read the verse John 8:19 Click to read the verse John 8:19

Proverbs 8:29-31 - when he gave the sea its boundary so the waters would not overstep his command, and when he mar... Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:29-31 Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:29-31