Colossians 1:15-16

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The Preeminence of Christ

¹⁵^(A)He is the image of ^(B)the invisible God, ^(C)the firstborn of all creation. ¹⁶For by^[a] him all things were created, ^(D)in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether ^(E)thrones or ^(F)dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created ^(G)through him and for him.

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Colossians 1:16 That is, by means of; or in

Colossians 2:9

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⁹For ^(A)in him the whole fullness of deity dwells ^(B)bodily,

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