Colossians 1:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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:

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Everything that exists was made by him — literally everything. We're talking about what you can see and what you can't, what's here on earth and what's up in heaven. All the spiritual powers, authorities, kingdoms, and forces? He created those too. Nothing exists without him, and it all exists because of him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus didn't just create some things — he created everything, and it all belongs to him.

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