Colossians 1:16-17

New American Standard Bible 1995

¹⁶For ^[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. ¹⁷He ^[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 King James Version

¹⁶For ^(A)by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or ^(B)dominions or ^[a]principalities or ^[b]powers. All things were created ^(C)through Him and for Him. ¹⁷^(D)And He is before all things, and in Him ^(E)all things consist.