Colossians 1:17 — King James Bible Online

Other Translations for Colossians 1:17

BSB

He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.

AKJV

And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

CPDV

And he is before all, and in him all things continue.

ERV

and he is before all things, and in him all things consist.

NHEB

He is before all things, and in him all things are held together.

SMT

And he is before all, and all things have been established by him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Colossians 1:17

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Commentary for Colossians 1:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Colossians 1:17

Summary

Christ exists before and sustains all creation

Event

Christ's cosmic preeminence declared

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD