Colossians 1:18

And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

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Other Translations for Colossians 1:18

BSB
And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.
AKJV
And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
CPDV
And he is the head of his body, the Church. He is the beginning, the first-born from the dead, so that in all things he may hold primacy.
ERV
And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
NHEB
He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
SMT
And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that he might be the first in all.

Commentary for Colossians 1:18

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Overview of Colossians 1:18
Summary
Christ leads the church as supreme head
Event
Christ confirmed as church's leader
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching