Colossians 1:17-19
Worldwide English (New Testament)
17 He himself was before all things. And he holds all things together.
18 He is also the head of the body which is the church [the people who believe in Jesus Christ]. He is the beginning, the first one to rise from death, so that he would be the first one in everything.
19 God wanted Christ to have everything in himself.
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Colossians 1:17-19
King James Version
17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
19 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;
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Colossians 1:17-19
New King James Version
17 (A)And He is before all things, and in Him (B)all things consist. 18 And (C)He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, (D)the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.
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19 For it pleased the Father that (E)in Him all the fullness should dwell,
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