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Colossians 1:16-17
English Standard Version
Colossians 1:16-17
English Standard Version
16 For by[a] him all things were created, (A)in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether (B)thrones or (C)dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created (D)through him and for him. 17 And (E)he is before all things, and in him all things (F)hold together.
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- Colossians 1:16 That is, by means of; or in
Colossians 1:16-17
Christian Standard Bible
Colossians 1:16-17
Christian Standard Bible
16 For everything was created by him,(A)
in heaven and on earth,
the visible and the invisible,
whether thrones or dominions
or rulers or authorities—
all things have been created through him and for him.(B)
17 He is before all things,(C)
and by him all things(D) hold together.
Colossians 1:16-17
New American Standard Bible 1995
Colossians 1:16-17
New American Standard Bible 1995
16 For [a](A)by Him all things were created, (B)both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether (C)thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—(D)all things have been created through Him and for Him. 17 He [b](E)is before all things, and in Him all things [c]hold together.
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- Colossians 1:16 Or in
- Colossians 1:17 Or has existed prior to
- Colossians 1:17 Or endure
Colossians 1:16-17
New International Version
Colossians 1:16-17
New International Version
16 For in him all things were created:(A) things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities;(B) all things have been created through him and for him.(C) 17 He is before all things,(D) and in him all things hold together.
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