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Bible verse
Colossians 1:16
“For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:”
What it means
Everything that exists, seen and unseen, came into being through Christ and for Him. He is not one part of creation but the One through whom and for whom all things were made. That means your life, your world, and your future all find their purpose in Him. Nothing holds together apart from His hand. When we grasp the vastness of who Jesus is, worship becomes the natural response. The One who spoke galaxies into being loves you personally and gave Himself so you could belong to Him forever.
Colossians 1:16 at a glance
| Reference | Colossians 1:16 |
|---|---|
| Book | Colossians |
| Chapter to read it in | Colossians 1 |
| Topic | worship |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- Romans 11:36
- John 1:3
- 1 Corinthians 8:6
- Hebrews 2:10
- 1 Chronicles 29:11
- Hebrews 1:2
- Ephesians 1:10
- Proverbs 16:4
- Isaiah 44:24
- Hebrews 1:10-12
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Colossians 1:16?
It is in Colossians, in Colossians 1. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Colossians 1:16?
Readers most often set it beside Romans 11:36, John 1:3, 1 Corinthians 8:6, Hebrews 2:10. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Colossians 1:16?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about Colossians 1:16 is hidden from you. We bring you Colossians 1:16, worship. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Colossians 1 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Colossians 1:16 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
