² but ^(A)in these last days ^(B)he has spoken to us by ^(C)his Son, whom he appointed ^(D)the heir of all things, ^(E)through whom also he created ^(F)the world. ³ He is the radiance of the glory of God and ^(G)the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. ^(H)After making purification for sins, ^(I)he sat down ^(J)at the right hand of the Majesty on high,

The Preeminence of Christ

^15 (A)He is the image of ^(B)the invisible God, ^(C)the firstborn of all creation. ¹⁶ For 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.